I have been sick all week last week. I can’t even remember the last time I have been sick this long. I did go to work everyday, except for Friday when I took a vacation day, but that left me without energy every night. I didn’t workout, I didn’t take long walks with Bella (that made me feel guilty). On top of that it has been freaking cold the past 2 weeks. I can’t say how happy I was that today the cold weather is gone and warmer weather is on the way.
I felt like a real human again on Saturday and that’s when I picked up my daily routines again.
I did have enough time to think about my running schedule for this year and I worked out a plan till October. I have planned a few 5K and 10K races and planned my half marathon in October (either in a race or on my own). I made a training plan till October with some escape weeks if necessary.
I am also back at a different schedule to complete a 5K without stopping, the one I was using didn’t feel right. It felt like I wasn’t making any progress.
My running will come first, if I need an extra rest day I skip a cross training workout. I have 3 runs a week planned which can be done easily.
It’s all about flexibility: you have to use a plan that works for you.
I have to say that doing nothing for a week refreshed me and gave me enthousiasm and motivation to move on. That’s why I also planned a couple of rest weeks in my plan where I do a few easy runs but no cross training.
I’m leaving you with a photo of Bella who’s playing with R. trying to catch her toy (she did get it of course, you can’t fool her).
Workouts:
Saturday morning I felt good enough to try a run. My legs and body felt fine and it went great. But it was so cold, temperature wasn’t even that low but there was a very cold wind. I was, however, very pleased afterwards that it went so well.
Stats:
Run-walk ratio: 4 x 5 minutes, 3 minutes walking inbetween (20 minutes running, 12 minutes walking)
Weather: dry, windy, -2C (28 degrees)
Distance: 4.4 K / 2.7 miles
Time: 00:32:06
Last song on Ipod before finish: Joni Mitchell – Both sides now
Weekly workout review:
Since I’ve been sick, I didn’t do much last week. That’s life, it happens.
I wouldn’t beat yourself up – you were sick and sometimes you just have to take it easy. Glad you are feeling better!
glad you are feeling better Fran, hope this week is a great one!
Glad you are feeling better and that the temps are warming up a bit where you are!
Good job on the run yesterday! And good for you that you are excited again about running!
Hope you have a great week!
Take care of yourself. Sometimes it’s more important to rest for our health. I had to learn that lesson this last week myself!
Glad you’re feeling better. It’s been cold here too and everyone is sick although…..knock on wood…..not me.
I am glad you are on the mend. Being sick just sucks. At least you are resting and not trying to push through it. I see a lot of people that won’t take off time when they are sick and you really do need the rest!
Flexibility is the best way to approach exercise – and life in general
What a drag to be sick for so long! I’m glad to hear you’re feeling better now.
I think there’s a lot of room for adjustment in running as you and I are both proving that. It will be great to see you reach your goals this year. Sometimes letting go of one way really opens you up to a much better, and oftentimes easier way. Not that running is easy, but there are definitely some ways that feel better, anyway.
Bella is so cute with her toy! Paco likes to rip the stuffing out of toys, so he only gets them rarely, as it’s a pain to clean up. He likes his Nylabones, though, and we indulge him with new ones quite often.
take it from me … who unpacked while sick
REST REST REST FIRST!
Flexibility is key in a long term running schedule, it really is. Because life happens and you need to deal with your life too.
I honestly believe sometimes when we won’t rest, our body forces us too. Glad you’re on the mend!
Glad you are on the mend Fran. UG…those long drawn out illness are awful. I LOVE the picture of my favorite European dog!!!! Bella is so cute. Have a great Tuesday my friend!
Don’t worry for Bella … as all dogs, she understood that you didn’t feel good last week. Anyway, now you’re better and back running
A lot of things may give us motivation: one week rest (as you mentioned), new running shoes, challenging tracks, new running paths, etc.
It’s great to hear about your half marathon in October !