Thanks for joining Kim and me for the weekly run down today. Here we are in the last week of April and I am sprinting through the week. This week, I also started round 2 of the Wilpers run training program I did previously, Here is a peek into my week of fitness and running.
Sprinting out of April
Monday- upper body + core + stretch
I took a modified rest day today after yesterday’s 10 mile race. I skipped the cycling and lower body strength and did some some lighter upper body and core and, of course, stretching.
Tuesday- 6 mile tempo run (distance test)
This was week 1 of the Wilpers’ spring run challenge (round 2) and I am all for it. You may remember I did the 8 week winter challenge and loved it. So, today was the distance test where we were proscribed to run for 20 minutes as fast as possible. This average pace is the pace I will use for my tempo runs. I was not sure how my legs would react after Sunday’s race. After doing my proper warm-up, I jumped right into the sprinting to the finish.
I was happily surprised to see my pace had improved quite a bit since I first tried this in January. Today’s tempo pace was 45 seconds faster per mile. I was doing my happy dance!
Wednesday- upper + lower body strength + Peloton cycle + core + stretch
Always feels good to get all the scheduled workouts in. One of my Peloton classes had weighted hamstring curls which I had not done in forever. I always feel those the next day!
Thursday- 5.5 mile run
Just when you thought it was safe to put away the gloves and jackets-nope! It was a windy one but the sun was out so no complaints here.
My husband received a big award last night and I was forced had the opportunity to wear real clothes and shoes again. Wow, it has been a long time and it felt great to get back out there. A very “DC” event and it was nice to catch up with people I have not seen in years.
Friday- core + upper body strength + Peloton cycle
I was dragging a little from staying up too late but I did get in a nice upper body workout and core. I have been taking it easy on the Peloton rides and using them more as recovery rides from runs.
Saturday- rest day + stretch
Keeping up with my Saturday rest day. My husband and I did some shopping for new kitchen furniture.
Sunday- On the plan MRTT Welcome Run + coffee
It has been more than 2 years since we have had a welcome run for our MRTT group. I am really excited to meet some new members. These runs are typically more casual and shorter. This is just what I need after a busy few weeks of racing and pushing it out on the trails.
I am sprinting right out of April into a new month. Let’s do this May!
All the best with this latest Wilpers training cycle! Sounds like you’re off to a great start. Congrats again to your husband and how nice to get a MRTT welcome run in after all the time away. Have a great week ahead!
thanks I am really proud of him. 🙂 Yes, very excited to meet some new MRTT ladies today
Congrats to your husband on his major award!! You guys pook great!! Did you get any new furniture?
Looks like a pretty good week. Have a good workout today!
thanks and yes furniture ordered! 🙂
Gloves and beanie here this week.
Congrats on your continued speed improvement. I won’t be able to keep up next March.
My pace is nowhere where it used to be. But I don’t train.
However I had one fast mile last weekend so maybe there’s hope.
Isn’t it great to run with a group. The enthusiasm is contagious.
ha I am training to keep up with you next March!
Congrats to your hubs! I get a chance to dress up in a couple of weeks to attend a wedding! It’s a little nerve-wracking since it’s been so long. You look great!
I’m so glad to see that your hard work has paid off. Sounds like you found the right training plan!
I was out of practice for dressing up for sure! I am enjoying the training plan very much we shall see what happens with the summer heat
Congrats again to your husband! And to you as well. 😉
I did that weighted hamstring curl class on Thursday and definitely was feeling it the next day. Guess that means I should do them more often.
Yay on the MRTT welcome run!
Yes, I do like when I find a class that reminds me I need to focus on a specific part. It was nice to meet some new members today
You and the hubby look so glamorous…I hope there was a red carpet to walk on 🙂 That is awesome how much your pace has increased! Keep up the stellar work!
ha no red carpet sadly!
45 seconds faster? That is a HUGE improvement! You’re definitely a walking (running) advertisement for this program.
i don’t know what award your husband was getting but it looks important so congratulations to him!!! Looks like a really fun night.
I’m sure you enjoyed your MRRT run this morning- I hope you guys had nice weather for it!
Yes, the program is working well for me and I am excited to keep it up. Summer running is always challenging for me so I will have this for motivation
Enjoy your Wilpers’ spring run challenge. It sounds like you had good luck with it last time around.
Congrats to your husband on his award! You both look great!
Thanks so much xoxo
Congratulations to your husband. I love the dress, which I think I said back when you first got it, but couldn’t remember which you’d chosen.
Yay on the improvements since January and enjoy all the running things. I wasn’t ready for the old normal, but I’m enjoying this spring back into it
I was not sure I was ready for the old normal either but it did feel good to get back out there
Awesome job this week! I love your two piece workout outfit from Wednesday’s workout – perfect for the Spring 🙂
Congratulations to your husband – what an awesome achievement!
thanks so much!
Congrats to your hubby! Real dress clothes? What’s that? All my shoes and so lonely (and I’ve parted with quite a few, too).
Your hard work is paying off in spade; congrats!
It is hard to wear heels again-my feet do not enjoy them 🙂
I’m glad you’ve found a running program that is working for you! And to see improvements is incredible.
Congrats to your husband on the award! it’s fun to get dressed up again (occasionally!)
thanks yes, the timing was perfect for me to start training and it is working well. It is fun to get dressed up again
Well done to your husband and you both look so smart! I have a wedding to go to in June but thankfully the dress code is “festival vibe”. I will attempt to get out of tracksuit bottoms and a hoody, though!
I’ve never heard of festival vibe- sounds super fun!