1.) high: i ordered a road bike!
i am so excited about this! after thinking i could just pick the cutest bike and be good to go, and then being told i was wrong, i did a bunch of bike research and i think i found the perfect one for me! my local performance didn't have the model in stores, so i actually had to buy it first and get it sent to the store so i can go try it out. i can return it if it doesn't work for me, but i'm really hoping it does!
2.) low: my runs have been super slow lately
i have NO idea what's going on with my pace lately. i'm getting enough calories, i'm super hydrated, i'm warming up before my runs, and yet my pace is so slow. like, i think slower than when i first started running! (okay, i actually just checked my early posts, and i'm exaggerating i guess, but i'm right around those old paces!) it's really annoying me.
3.) high: my 2016 race schedule is coming together!
despite bad runs lately, i'm still getting excited for the race season this year. i'm trying a bunch of new-to-me races, and i think i've decided on all of the races i want to do. now it's just making sure they all work for my schedule/getting registered, but i'm excited!
4.) low: i keep forgetting to stretch/foam roll
i was being really good about this all month until this week. i think it's because i'm not feeling tight or pain, so i don't think "oh i should foam roll" but i know it's still beneficial. plus, i also know that once i fall out of the habit, i'll always forget to do it.
5.) high: i think my strength training is paying off!
in this "off season" i've been focusing a lot on strength training. my arms and core are super weak, and i'd really like for that to change. i've been doing 3-6 days a week of strength training this month, and last night i was able to do burpees and push-ups without wanting to die! and then i looked at my tummy and realized it's looking a bit tighter. high five to me!
what are the highs of your week? any lows?
-b
Sounds like your highs far outweigh the lows. I just started strength training in earnest this month and hopefully it will pay off at races later this year.
ReplyDeletethey do! i'm hoping for a pay off in races, too, but feeling stronger already is a big morale boost!
Deletewoohoo! definitely sounds like the highs are outweighing the lows. Keep it up! Maybe try switching things up with your runs? Do you do speedwork? Try adding in strides or fartleks into some of your runs.
ReplyDeletei could probably use a change up in my runs! i kind of just plod along, but i loved doing fartleks in the past, so maybe i should get back to that! thanks:)
DeleteFoam rolling is always something I neglect to do!
ReplyDeleteit's so easy to forget, despite the huge piece of foam sitting in my living room hahah
DeleteStrength training for the win! I would actually encourage you to ignore pace for a week and then see where that leaves you. Have a great weekend!
ReplyDeletei'll actually try that! thanks, courtney :)
DeleteAgreed that strength training seems to be paying off! It's a great feeling. When it comes to foam rolling, I've gotten better at doing it but still sometimes slack.
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