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Friday, July 12, 2013

Four Weeks In (Photo Friday)

Hey-Yay!

So how's it all going with you out there? Things here are going well! Tomorrow marks the end of the fourth week of my fall training plan and I'm feeling good so far.

I have missed ONE run!

That's it, that's all!


I know! WHAT! That's super amazing for me! I totally, totally chalk it up to setting the alarm for stupid early o'clock 0440 and NOT hitting snooze!

Of course, morning running leaves a lot to be desired in terms of my clothing choices, but hey, I really don't care that early


I've been doing really great in terms of hitting tempo runs on pace (and then being super scared because tempo pace is only slightly faster than targeted race pace and OMG!) and so some smugness has crept in:


I was humbled this week though, when I attempted my first Interval paced run of 5x1000m at Ipace (4:30/km). I had to abort the plan in my fourth repeat and only barely hit pace once (at 4:33). My run-keeper friend Zin (one of my two active RK friends - the other is Zin's wife, Irina) suggested that I should attempt this on the track next time. That's an idea, but the next time I'm supposed to attempt this is next week and we are away camping, so I'll see.


One of the goals this cycle is to lose some weight and finally get down to 125lbs. This morning I was at 131.1. My body lurves the 130s. Of course I could eat a hecka lot better


In all, I'm happy! I've been able to hit hot yoga once a week as well and I've gotten my arm workouts in once a week too! And yes, I still hold down a full time job and have a family (see how I wake up at stupid o'clock?). Longer term plans are of course forming because this cycle is really the ramp up to my first BQ attempt cycle, so I'm toying with going for a different coloured medal at the 2014 Around the Bay. Time will tell if this will be a viable option.


I hope that your training is going as well as mine! 4 weeks down! 14 to go!

17 comments:

  1. Do it! Go for the Silver! (That would sound odd to an outsider I'm sure)

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    1. I know, right? If I'm ready to go get my BQ, I should be ready to go for it, but the gun time requirement makes it a challenge for sure.

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  2. LOL @ 51. Great work so far. Good luck with all your goals!

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  3. Fantastic training, even with your questionable fashion choices lol :)

    "and then being super scared because tempo pace is only slightly faster than targeted race pace and OMG!" So much this. I keep looking at my tempo pace for this cycle and wondering WTF I'm thinking! But the first one went well, so maybe McMillan isn't as crazy as it seems.

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    1. Well to be fair, I'm upping my paces every six weeks, so there will be some distance between Tempo and Race pace by the end. You should do the same once tempo starts to feel easy.

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  4. Keep going for those goals, Nicole! Great job so far.

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  5. Haha. Stupid O'clock and man shorts. The sacrifices will be worth it!

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    1. No man shorts were worn above! My "bad" outfit was actually NB women's shorts! LOL! You're right about the sacrifices, Paul.

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  6. Great job with your training and only missing one run, that's great! I don't wake up that early, ever, unless it is for a race (usually just triathlons since transition opens really early).

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    1. HAHA. I would have said the same thing last summer...

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    2. Minus the triathlon part, which I will NEVER say!

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  7. I just found your blog and I love it! I live in Mississauga, just started running in January and am planning on doing a lot of the races you've done! I love you recaps!
    Victoria @ http://mybrightpinkrunners.blotspot.com

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    1. Thanks! I've read a bit of your blog and am now following. Looking forward to following your journey!

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  8. Glad the training going well Nicole! Awesome actually. Your goals are logical and attainable, go for it!

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  9. Great job....your training is going amazing!

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