Cape Cod Half Marathon Training–Week 1

Happy Tuesday!

Hope you all are enjoying your week so far. Yesterday I was in such a funk and today it’s still lingering. I wonder if it was just the rain yesterday that was making me feel that way. It seems that some of the other employees were feeling that way, even some of the guests. I hope work today will be better!

Last week was my first completed week of my half marathon training. It was admittedly difficult because of the two days where I can pretty much do no training at all. Although, I am on my feet and lifting stuff between by two jobs. Strength and cross train maybe? But I did get in some good runs and I think I’m off to a good start!

Monday – 3.03 mile run @ 28 minutes @ 9:16 pace
Tuesday – Out and about from 4AM to 11PM
Wednesday – Carrots ‘n Weights workout
Thursday – 3.24 mile run @ 28 minutes @ 8:42 pace
Friday – Rest
Saturday – Rest
Sunday – 4 mile run @ No timing

On Friday and Saturday I worked the 10-6 shift but I definitely could squeeze something in around work. My schedule changes so much so my workouts will definitely shift over the next 12 weeks. But I’m optimistic!

On Sunday I went over to my parents and my mom and I attempted the brownies again. The constants: the ingredients. The variables: The pan she used was ceramic, mine was aluminum; her oven is gas, mine is electric; I baked at 30 minutes; hers at 25 minutes. The outcome: Pretty much exactly the same, in terms of taste. But hers definitely cooked more in the middle. We ate it alongside some cookies and cream ice cream. Yum.

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My mom recently purchased Competitor magazine and there was an article that I just have to share. It’s really funny.

13 Things Your Training Partner Won’t Tell You

1.) There are at least two embarrassing songs on every playlist. There is no need to pretend you don’t know how they got there. Just own up your love for N’Sync.

2.) Everyone pees in the pool at some point. Everyone. Anyone who says they haven’t is lying. The same goes for the mass start of an open water swim. There’s a reason the water feels so warm.

3.) Please limit yourself to no more than two electronic devices when you work out. Anything more and you’ll have more wires coming out of you than ICU patient.

4.) Outside of your running group, no on really cares if you did a brutal 12-miler this morning. No need to try and work it into every conversation you have at work, at school, while shopping, at the bank…

5.) It’s embarrassing when you stretch in inappropriate places, like at the checkout aisle of the grocery store.

6.) Everyone’s first open-water swim is scary and induces panic. That’s normal. The real champs are the ones who face it and get back in there for a second time.

7.) Don’t wear your aero helmet on a group ride unless you want people to think you’re a tool.

8.) It’s no bragging if you can do it, but until you’ve done it, zip it.

9.) If you’re on a Century ride and take a break, eat first, then reapply chamois cream. Never the other way around. Ever.

10.) Do not pee on the bike or run when your training partner is in the “spray zone” behind you. That said, if you haven’t peed on the bike or run, you’re missing out on one of the greater joys of being an endurance athlete.

11.) Everyone cringes when they see their race photos online. Do you really look like that when you run? Yes. Yes, you do.

{Source} I am not afraid to show that after a half marathon in brutal humidity, I am no beauty queen. As my mom pointed out too, I really need to work on keeping my shoulders back. No more slouching!

12.) Unless you were trying to qualify for the Olympics and failed, please refrain from throwing a hissy fit at the finish line if you are unhappy with your performance. If your child can’t do it in a restaurant, you can’t do it at the finish line.

13.) Even if your training partner is faster than you, don’t discount yourself. Chances are very good that person admires something about you, but just hasn’t told you: your positive attitude, your persistence, or your ability to make compression shorts look good. Whatever it is, keep it up! There’s a reason he or she is still training with you.

This whole article definitely brought me a smile and a chuckle. Any that you would want to add?

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