I am currently enjoying the bliss of being on holidays. As in not working. As in two full weeks of AWESOME.
I don't have to stick to a schedule, I don't have to get out of bed or get dressed until I feel like it. But the training must go on.
First, weekly recap for last week.
Mon: off!
Tue: HOT + 7K with 25 mins steady state (5:28-5:37/KM)
done, but no SS... dragged my feet for 7.25K on the dreadmill
Wed: 7K
short on time... 5K done
Thu: 5K + Spin
skipped Spin but ran an awesome 9K, all of which at SS pace
Fri: off (part-ay!)
Sat: Boot Camp + 5K
Sun: 24K (24.6 ... every bit counts!)
Total - 50K
It was a good week and I ended up logging 2 'bonus' kilometres despite the hectic schedule.
Week 4 (Step-Back Week):
Mon: HOT (usually my rest day but I took advantage of being home and took an early morning class at the gym. High Octane Training may not be the best idea the day after such a long run. Squats and lunges were not fun today and we did a lot of them. OW.)
Tue: 9K Thirds Progression Run* + Spin
Wed: 5K + Boot Camp
Thu: off (Merry Christmas)
Fri: Boxing Day 10-Miler (16K)
Sat: off (maybe Boot Camp)
Sun: 10K in the country with friends
=40K
* Thirds progression is pretty self-explanatory - run each third progressively faster, from about 6:40 for the first 3 to 5:30 for the last 3.
As you can see, I'm planning to take advantage of a couple more day-time classes. I'm doing all I can to ward-off the inevitable holiday weight-gain.
Happy Holidays, everyone!
Embracing new goals for happiness in running and life
10 months ago
21 comments:
What a great way to spend a day off!
I don't believe holiday weight gain is 'inevitable'. If you THINK it will happen, then it becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy.
Great plans!
I went to the gym this morning on my day off. It was nice. :-)
ONE more day then i get my 12 days of AWESOME :)
enjoy your vacation!
Enjoy the holidays!! Great job with the workouts.
I'm with you...anything I can do to NOT gain weight this week!! I love when I'm not working and can work out whenever for as long as I want.
i'm jealous of all the free time you have throw in some different workouts and run at different times. hope you have a great holiday and great workouts this week!
enjoy the free time and being able to go whenever!!
I think you're doing pretty well with keeping the weight gain away with that schedule.
wow im impressed!
You're getting so much awesome training in!
Looks like you have a busy week planned. Good luck and have a wonderful Christmas!
Good luck in the 10 miler! Looks like two good workout week! Enjoy the vacation! I love staying in my pjs till noon just cause I can on vacation!
Looks like you have a lot of great workouts planned for your vacation. Have fun!
Enjoy your two full weeks of AWESOME. Happy holidays. :)
Forget all of that, I'm going to Par-tay! Have a great holiday..........
Enjoy your time off!
Enjoy your vacation and good luck in the race!
Great plan not to put on weight! I need to do a little more training and less eating here too.
Good luck at the Boxing Day 10 miler! Hope the weather is not too insane!
Merry Christmas Marlene!!
Hope to catch up again in 2009....
Glad to see im not the only one who ran on Christmas/Boxing Day week :)
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