Thanks for joining Kim and me for the Weekly Run Down today. After all the excitement I had in NYC last week, this week I am just Doing January.
Just Doing January
Monday- 30 min Peloton + 60 min strength training
I was tired from our NYC adventures but never miss a Monday right? If you missed my Peanut Butter Banana Bake find it here.
Tuesday- 3.5 mile run
It was our coldest day of the winter so far. I had to go full ninja mode with the head and face cover. I feel like if it’s this cold, it should snow! I know lots of my Midwest friends have already gotten so much snow, I hope we get at least one good snow this year.I would love to pull out my snow shoes.
Wednesday- 40 min Peloton + 90 min strength training and kickboxing
I am trying to up my weights a bit and just got myself this 50 pound kettlebell to play with. I love it for deadlifts. My trainer is not a fan of me going this heavy but I’d like to switch it up a bit. Kind of feel like I am stuck with my workouts at the moment.
Thursday- 3.5 mile run
Purposely kept it short out there today to make sure I don’t over do the comeback. I have a longer run planned for Sunday.
Friday- 55 min Peloton cycle
Well not as exciting as my live in studio class week, but I sure did earn my shower today.
Saturday- rest day
Windy and rainy Saturday so decided to move my run to Sunday. The hubs and I will be organizing the basement store room all day. Jealous aren’t you?
Sunday- On the plan 6 mile run + 4 mile walk
With the New Orleans Rock n Roll half in 2 weeks (yikes), I am think of using this strategy for the race. I don’t want to risk re-injuring myself by doing too much too fast. I also don’t want to miss out on all of the racecation fun. Dilemmas! Right now, I am planning to run about 6-8 miles using intervals and then walk the rest.
**Program note**The February Ultimate Coffee Date begins Friday, Jan 31 and flows all weekend. Feel free to double up with your Runfessions posts. See you there!***
How are you just doing January? What do you think of my race strategy?
Great strategy for the New Orleans RnR half! Walk-run intervals is a very wise move. Although it’s hard to hold back in a race when everyone else is going fast!
My January is going great so far. I’m on track with 210k and I’m successfully introducing longer runs (currently 15k).
Fabulous sounds like you are off to a great start to the year
I think your strategy is perfect. I do think you’ll have FOMO if you skip the half and do the shorter race.
You’ll be fine if you run as much as you can safely and then walk the rest.
I know two locals doing that race too.
I know I would have FOMO! I am just going to do what I can that day
I think your strategy sounds good to me. Have fun doing the race! And love all your strong pictures as always. I really need to find a kettlebell class or a one-off training session so I can learn how to use them safely!
I am sort of new to kettle bells I have always been a dumb bell user. I started using kettle bells at PT and liked them
i think using run/walk intervals for your half and/or walking the back half is a good strategy! Who need an injury? I love that you bought a 50# KB and I don’t understand your trainer’s thought process. But who am I to judge? I used 25# KBs (one in each hand) for lunges last week–now that was tough–and we use 35# KBs for all kinds of stuff.
Glad to see you’re ‘doing January” just fine!
Yes I am not sure why he is so resistant to my using heavier weights. He thinks I will bulk up more.Kind of old fashioned thinking. Now 2 25# KB’s sounds super tough for lunges
My January is going alright! We’ve had up and down weather so it has been ok to run outside about half the month, which is better than some years! I think your strategy sounds good and smart – love all the strength training and crosstraining you are doing. Way to go!
Thanks! Hoping that strategy will get me through New Orleans ok
PS I cannot seem to find your comment area-I think It’s turned off
My January has been going fine, albeit low in running mileage (but technically, it’s still my off-season, right?). As much as I detest the cold weather, I agree with your comment about the snow…we might as well have something to show for it, right? We may be going house hunting later this afternoon with the son…don’t be jealous of THAT 🙂
Yes if it’s going to be so cold might as well have some pretty snow! Have fun w the house hunting
I think the race plan is a great idea. It will be a fun race! I actually returned hand weights once because I thought it was too much weight. LOL! Hope the basement room organization was a success!
The basement orginization was successful and exhausting. Hope we don’t have to do that any time again soon.
I did some organizing this weekend too. It’s not so much fun but great to have it done. Love seeing your comeback!
I’ve read heavy weights are a god way to keep up your metabolism against the dreaded age-based decline but 50 would be intimidating!
I am really hoping that adding in some heavier weights will help w just that! I am feeling much better w running thanks!
I think your race strategy is sound since you’re practicing it now. Walking for miles can be surprisingly hard when you haven’t trained for it!
I have to admit, I’d be afraid of injuring myself with a 50 lb weight. I do about 20 for dead lifts. But you’ve got the trainer to keep an eye on you!
I felt like I needed a challenge w the weights. Thanks I think I am going to try the strategy for the race. I do not want to reinjure myself
I wonder why your trainer isn’t wild about going heavy?? The interval strategy for RnRNOLA sounds like a good bet to me. Hope the storage cleanout went well!
He thinks that it will make me bulk up. I think my body has gotten used to what I have been doing and needs to shake things up a bit
Wow I can’t believe that RnR Nola is only 2 weeks away – that crept up quickly!
It sounds like your plan will work find for the race – plus it gives you more time to take in all the cool surrounding in Nola!
Ha it sure did creep up quickly! I am going to do the best I can out there
I like your idea of the run-walk strategy for New Orleans. I have to admit to just a teensy bit of jealousy. I wish I was going to the Big Easy. Love the food down there!
Come join me!
I think your race strategy is great! You’ll do perfectly fine. And besides, who wants to miss out on a racecation? January seems to be flying yet very, very long all at the same time. I don’t want to rush time but a new calendar month sounds perfect.
I have to agree! Thanks for the pep talk
Run walk strategy sounds great! You’re an athlete and do so much other activity. You’ll muscle through!
You can have our snow 🙂 I’m over it!
Thanks I sure hope so! I would not mind a day of snow but maybe not your whole winter 🙂
You’ve been doing so well with your comeback! I think your plan for NOLA is a good one!
Thanks Michelle I hope so!
I use run/walk in most of my races, especially longer races and ones where I’m not feeling 100%! If it’s just going to be a race for fun, do it! Make sure to stop for mimosas at mile 9, they usually have a table out. Oh and the King Cake at mile 5 too 😉
I was gonna get a kettlebell for my home workout area. I need more things I can do at home so I don’t have to spend so much time driving to and from workouts!
Having a few pieces of gym equipment at home is key! What length intervals do you do for a half?
I love your strategy for your upcoming race Deborah. Very sensible approach and will probably ensure that the rest of your year is injury free. I can’t believe this is the last week of January!
Thanks and yes time sure flies lately!
I was just thinking about how its kind of weird we haven’t had any significant snow yet this year! Your plan for the race sounds good!
I would really love at least one snow storm this year
Your strategy sounds smart! It’s always better to be cautious when building back. January has been both a fast and long month!
Yes I totally agree! Thanks for the advice 🙂
I think your strategy sounds great. You’re going to have a fabulous weekend in New Orleans regardless of how fast you finish the half marathon!!
Thanks Laetitia it always adds a layer of stress to know you are going in undertrained and rehabbing an injury. I will make it to the finish line!
Love that ninja mode!
I am totally missing a racecation this weekend and it’s really hard to swallow. I hope you have a great time in New Orleans. It’s going to be so much fun, no matter how fast you finish and I think you’ll be happier if you go and enjoy every second of it <3
Thanks and yes it’s very hard to have to miss races and weekends due to injury.
Tuesday last week was definitely cold! I was a wimp and switched my workout days to do strength training on Tuesday and ran on Wednesday when it was a little bit warmer. That sounds like a good strategy for the race! Better to be conservative to avoid injury.
Thanks! Sure hope it works out for me on race day
I think your race strategy sounds great! It would be such a bummer to have to skip this race and it sounds like this is a way to get you across the finish line safely and with a lesser risk of re-injury. Good luck and have fun!
Thanks I sure hope so!
Have a great race in New Orleans! I like your strategy. Maybe I’ll use something similar when I go to Atlanta because I really want to run the half marathon there too. Glad January is almost over. It wasn’t too kind to me so I am hoping February is better.
I hope a run walk strategy will work for you as well. I am really feeling so much stronger and recovering faster using the intervals