I really enjoy 10K training. The intensity feels appropriate for being postpartum, yet I also feel like I am getting to enjoy some hard work. Last week I ran almost 33 miles and had two good workouts! Monday: 5 mile easy run Mondays are my busiest workdays, so I kept my run short and easy. I ran five miles in just over 45 minutes, with rolling hills programmed into the treadmill. I can't wait until I can take out the jogging stroller in a couple weeks! Tuesday: 7.1 ...
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Postpartum 10K Training Week 5
I binged on podcasts about the Olympic Marathon Trials in anticipation of the race. I listened to the Morning Shakeout and Road to the Trials, devouring the stories of Peter Bromka, Lindsey Crouse, and others. The excitement of the trials and the inspiring stories of the qualifiers motivated me through another week of treadmill running and cold weather workouts. This was one of those weeks where I felt my fitness coming back. I'm not to the point I was in 2018 when I ran a big half ...
Postpartum 10K Training, Week 4
Last week I barely exercised at all. I had been optimistic that my flu vaccine would protect me from contracting Isla's flu, but the week turned out otherwise. On Sunday, just as Isla's flu symptoms were mitigating, I developed a sore throat and cough. Before bed, I suddenly as if I had just run a marathon - my entire body hurt. By Monday morning, I was obviously sick with the flu. I experienced chills, a fever, body aches, a dry cough, sore throat, fatigue, and a dreadful headache. I visited ...
Postpartum 10K Training, Week 3
Last week's workouts were successful, although they were squeezed into a busy, tiring week. I love the feeling of being back to training and it's worth the time and energy. Although I could not imagine trying to train for a longer distance right now! Monday: 5.4 mile easy run The treadmill is a sanity saver on Mondays. Mondays are my busiest workdays, since I do most of my coaching feedback on Mondays. Hopping on the treadmill just makes the day mentally easier. I ran a hilly iFit ...
Postpartum 10K Training, Week 2
I frequently tell my athletes about how life stress affects training. Over the past few weeks, a fair amount of stress took its toll - and then this week released that stress. Part of this included Isla's weight returning to her percentile track after falling off the charts. I had been so worried about a problem, but the only issue was low milk supply - and supplementation proved a simple and effective solution. My anxiety eased down, and for the first time in weeks, more than a few days passed ...