Thanks for joining Kim and me for the weekly run down today. This week was all about giving myself time to recover from the Cherry Blossom 10 miler and to reset for my half marathon in 2 weeks. Here is a peek into my week of fitness.
Recover & Reset
Monday- stretch + core + upper body and recovery Peloton ride
I slept so well last night after my race. I was (am) determined to make sure that I gave myself adequate recovery from yesterday’s race. But, at the same time, keep up my training for my half marathon on October 3rd. I extended my stretch classes and cut short my strength and cycle.
My husband asked me why I was so tired after running a 10 mile race. “Don’t you run 10 miles all the time?” Yes, I have done numerous 10 mile training runs this summer. I explained to him that I was more tired because I had to get up much earlier for the race. I don’t sleep well the night before a race. The adrenaline of race day is well tiring! I also pushed myself a little harder than I do on my training runs. Are you more tired after a race?
Tuesday- 5 mile recovery run + stretch + core
Summer made a serious attempt to come back. It was crazy humid out there. I did a slow and easy recovery run with my squad.
Wednesday- Full body strength + core + Peloton cycle + stretch
I felt ready to get back to some more serious strength training today. Since I had backed off lower body strength last week, I was really feeling my glutes screaming. In a good way!
Thursday- 4.25 mile run + core + stretch
Keeping it slow and easy today and sticking to my recovery pace. I had a rare solo run which seemed kind of fitting today. I really got in my head today in a good way.
Friday- yoga and core and stretch
I was tired today and my butt was so sore from Wednesday’s strength training. Decided to cut it back a notch and do some yoga today. I skipped the strength training.
Saturday- Rest Day with stretch
Sunday- 8 miles on the plan
Starting to taper for my half marathon in 2 weeks. 8 easy miles on the plan.
You don’t want to miss my Roasted Harissa Potatoes recipe on the blog tomorrow.
Thanks for joining us today and have a great week ahead!
Sounds like a great recovery week! I actually love when my glutes are sore because I feel like it doesn’t happen very often. Hope your 8 miles goes well today!
Yes, I feel the same about the glutes too! I love it when they are sore
Good for you for taking your recovery seriously. That will pay off. Your husband’s comments was amusing. Yes, a race is totally different and so much more stressful than training runs. Oooh the potato recipe sounds wonderful. I will check it out tomorrow!
Not taking a proper recovery is probably one of the biggest mistakes (in my opinion) that many recreational runners make. I am trying to play this one smart. Almost to race day!
My butt was a little achy after my stair workout (Thursday) LOL I’d forgotten how much work that is for the lower body. Great job with your recovery this week! I’ll definitely be hopping by to checkout that potato recipe…my favorite vegetable 😉
I do love it when my glutes remind me to use them more often!
Glad you took time for yourself to recover. I find that as I’ve gotten older, I need more time after a hard effort. It’s no surprise you were so tired–the adrenaline alone takes a toll!
I need more recovery as well. I realize in the “long run” it’s much more beneficial to me to take it.
We are on the same schedule. My half is Oct 3 too.
I was tempted last weekend after my half to run 11 as my plan said. But as you said I realized that wasn’t a great idea.
Good luck with our tapers.
I think it will pay off for both of us in 2 weeks. We got this!
Tapering is a very important part of the training for a long distance race.
10 miles race and 10 miles workout are 2 different situations especially for the different psychological approach.
Enjoy your 8 mile run.
I agree as well! I am trying to respect my tapering and recovery more this year.
I definitely push harder during a race, and agree all the pre-race anxiety and adrenaline can wear you out. So glad it went well and you are prepping for the half!
Yes, a ten mile race requires way more recovery than a training run! You push yourself much harder in a race. Sounds like you had the perfect balance of taking it easy while also gearing up for your half.
I agree with you and other commenters- for some reason it’s hard to make your glutes sore, but it feels good when it happens!
I am glad I am taking my recovery and tapering seriously. It can’t hurt!
Great job honoring your recovery! I’m definitely more tired after a race – the anxiety and adrenaline definitely take a toll.
That is true and yes, I am really glad I am taking recovery seriously
Of course you can run a race without having a harder effort — but I think most people are much more tired after a race than a training run. Although of course there’s always those training runs that knock you out, too!
Sounds like a great week, Deborah!
yes, I pushed it a touch out there so a little more recovery can only help me.
I usually feel like I got hit by a truck the day after a race 😂 Taking it easy is key, and it sounds like you nailed it. Well done!
thanks I have learned the importance of doing so!
I am definitely sorer after a race than after my training runs and for all of the reasons you mentioned. Happy tapering for your upcoming half!
Thanks for the linkup and have a great week!
Thanks Deb!
Glutes and ab soreness- I love it 🙂 It’s hard to achieve.
I’m always extra tired after a race, its not about the distance, but the effort! I am beat after racing a 5k, but never would blink about a 3.1 mile run.
yes exactly! I am respecting the extra effort and taking some rest
I love that you’re finding the balance between recovery and training for your next race – that’s a delicate balance!
I 100% agree with you about being more tired after a race. For me it’s definitely the mix of nerves, waking up super early and the fast increase/decrease in adrenaline.
Thanks Kim. I am really working on recovery and hoping it pays off for me in a few weeks
Good recovery! And yes, of course everyone’s more tired after a race – and that’s how it should be! It’s rare that I leave everything out there on a training run, but I will push on a race (even me!).
Those potatoes look AMAZING by the way.
thanks I was really happy with how my week went
What a fabulous recovery week, after a fabulous event! I love that you still got in all your workouts, while honoring time to rest after a big race.
What’s next?
I have the wine glass half in NY on October 3
I don’t know if I get more tired after a race, but a weird thing with this summer is running has made me more tired. As an adult, I wasn’t a napper until I was marathon training. I’m running nowhere near the mileage I was that summer, but some post-long run naps have happened.
Great plan to recover, and I love the medal
This is the first summer that I did not feel the exhaustion. I really credit it to fueling and hydration. It took me a while to figure it out but I feel so much better