RunningAHEAD - Topic: Training Goals: This Week (2/22

Batensmack

Beware, batbear...

posted: 2/21/2010 at 10:03 PM

Hey guys and gals. If you're new to it, the purpose of this thread is to put the weekly goals down into focus. I'd also love to hear from you guys what your working towards long term as well. I'm trying to set some long term goals for myself. But first things first.

This week:

Mon: 40 minute run

Tues: 50 minute run with some speed work included.

Wed: 20 minute jog

Thurs: 55 minute run probably on a trail

Friday: 45 minute run

Saturday: 90 minute long run

Sunday: 20 minute recovery

Depending on how I feel and how much time I've got, I may switch around Saturday and Sunday or Wednesday/Thursday.

I've got a 10k in 3 weeks, not really a goal race, more of a fitness test. I'm hoping to get up to more than a single six mile run during the next couple of weeks. However, longer term, I'm building miles for a half marathon goal race in September and I'm really considering the marathon October 30, so I'm trying to figure out how to get those base miles up. I may not even taper for that 10k but try to build it into the week.

I'm open to suggestions.

2012 Goals:

1. 1500+ miles.

2. Streak starting in March or April if I'm healed.

3. 100 Push up challenge to get some upper body strength back.

4. Get weight under 180 by the end of the summer.

5. 1 or fewer alcoholic drinks 4+ nights per week every week.

6. Concentrate on 5K distance and September HM.

7. Have fun!

Batensmack

Beware, batbear...

posted: 2/21/2010 at 10:24 PM

Oh yeah...and one more thing. No snacking after 9 pm. I would say 8, but sometimes I don't get dinner done until that late.

2012 Goals:

1. 1500+ miles.

2. Streak starting in March or April if I'm healed.

3. 100 Push up challenge to get some upper body strength back.

4. Get weight under 180 by the end of the summer.

5. 1 or fewer alcoholic drinks 4+ nights per week every week.

6. Concentrate on 5K distance and September HM.

7. Have fun!

jendelush

posted: 2/21/2010 at 10:40 PM

This week is going to be a carbon copy of last week. I did a recovery run today but my legs are still pretty sore from yesterday's 50K. I'm hoping all is better by Tuesday evening.

Monday - Rest

Tuesday - 8 miles easy, maybe some hills

Wednesday - 5 mile tempo run

Thursday - 5 miles easy

Friday - 2 miles easy

Saturday - Mt Cheaha 50K

Sunday - 3 recovery miles

Upcoming plans:

Tahoe Rim Trail 50 M (July 16)

Hot To Trot (August)

Woods Ferry 24 Hour (Labor Day weekend)

Georgia Jewel 50 M (Sept 24)

Pinhoti 100 (November 5)

kpk33x

Resident of Pennsyltucky

posted: 2/22/2010 at 10:23 AM

After 105 miles in the past 3 weeks including 41 the week ending Friday I am on my "down" week of about 25 miles. I'll do it in 5 days (one extra day off than normal).

I also need to watch how much I'm eating. I gained 4 pounds last week despite the mileage. My birthday was last Saturday so I've been pigging out on 3 cakes, ice cream, and my wife made delicious pumpkin bread.

As for long term I am trying to ramp up my mileage for some 5K's this spring/summer. Last week was my first 40+ mile week in 15 years. Hopefully its joined by some others in March and April. Even though I'm only averaging 31 miles per week this year to date, this is the best base I've had since I was in college (when I didn't have two jobs and cut classes to boot)

21st century PR's: 1 mile: 5:27 (11/02), 2 miles: 12:10 (9/10), 5K: 19:28 (9/10), 5 miles: 32:36 (10/10), 10 miles: 1:13:22 (3/10)
Goal? To try and make some of these into lifetime bests.

sruiz

Intentionally Blank

posted: 2/22/2010 at 4:19 PM

Last week my goal was 40 miles, and I only made 37.5. Partly because I had a cold, and partly because I was having a great day playing with the kids on sunday and decided not to take time out for a run.

This week is not starting so well, as i am on day 5 of a sore throat, and my face hurts. I will be happy with 36 miles this week. I want to be healthy enough to run a 5k/10k double (for fun) on Saturday. Also, I expect to complete al of my p90x workouts.

Happyfeet

posted: 2/22/2010 at 4:23 PM

Baten, that Ridge to Bridge marathon is looking very tempting, I am surprised that I did not know about this, net downhill marathon in the foot hills in fall would be nice.

My training goals for this week, run 35 - 40 miles, going to be tough as I can't run this Saturday at all, which is typically my long run day.

Monday - 5

Tuesday - 6

Wednesday - 5

Thursday - 7

Friday - 5

Saturday - ?

Sunday 5-8

Re getting those base miles up, the easiest way is try to run everyday, maybe a double here and there. Drop the speed work, not needed at this stage, maybe just run the last mile or 2 of a couple of runs per week fast.

Batensmack

Beware, batbear...

posted: 2/24/2010 at 8:07 PM

Mid-week Check-in. How's it going?

I've kind of had a weird week.

Monday - 44 minutes

Tuesday - 30 minutes (It was my DD's birthday, and I didn't get my full run in).

Wednesday - 50 minutes

So, I'm sort of ahead, but I didn't get a real recovery run in this week yet, and I'm wondering if I should do so tomorrow. Legs are feeling a little tired today, but I guess I should wait to see how they feel tomorrow.

I'm doing well on the snacking front, though! Writing down the plan to not snack after 9:00 has been pretty effective. I hope I can keep it up for the rest of the week!

2012 Goals:

1. 1500+ miles.

2. Streak starting in March or April if I'm healed.

3. 100 Push up challenge to get some upper body strength back.

4. Get weight under 180 by the end of the summer.

5. 1 or fewer alcoholic drinks 4+ nights per week every week.

6. Concentrate on 5K distance and September HM.

7. Have fun!

slowgino

posted: 2/25/2010 at 4:49 PM

If I need a goal it'll be to do 23+ hours this week (with the dog.) That will make 23+ hours every week this month.

Note that my coach (the dog) has me walk as well as run (jog) and sometimes has me stop while she stalks a rabbit.

skyedog

posted: 2/27/2010 at 9:16 AM

goal race is a hm May 2nd, & since I am not a high mileage runner plan is to just run lots (for me) even if slow/easy. Need to continue to concentrate on mileage/run time & throw in a few hills here & there. Have roughly 6 weeks left of real training mileage. last week hit 50 mpw for first time in 28 or so yrs. Plan on doing a double today, 30 mns in am before work & then 60 mns early evening, may do same tommorrow, this will get me into med-upper 40's this week. Goal is to avg mid-upper 40's for the 6 weeks. So right now goal is to run every day for near future with a few doubles/hills mixed in. Working on leg strength/stamina & not so much speed (have plenty of speed when needed, just need more endurance to maintain pace for longer period). The hm will be longest race since 1981 or 1982 ??

jordirio