This month couldn’t have played out better. I’ve
had my fair share of crappy running months (umm hello March) in 2012 so I was due for a super good one.
October 2012: 270.09
I am astounded at that number. I really expected to hit something more around 250, so 270 is a freaking miracle. My highest month ever and a record that will likely stay for awhile (at least until the spring). Woo hoooooo!
Mileage Recap
A year ago - October 2011: 125.05
January: 181.21
February: 86.84
March: 6
April: 89.59
May: 128.43
June: 137.72
July: 200.1
August: 177.48
September: 230.85
I am astounded at that number. I really expected to hit something more around 250, so 270 is a freaking miracle. My highest month ever and a record that will likely stay for awhile (at least until the spring). Woo hoooooo!
Cross Training Recap
161.76 miles road cycling
Another month of no pool, no pilates, no yoga, and no
boxing. I even cut back on the biking a lot in comparison to previous months,
but it was a sacrifice well worth it. I wish I had time enough in the day to do
everything, but little things like work and school lessen workout time
considerably!
What went well
My training this month went just as I had hoped all the
months of this training cycle had gone: three weeks of build and one week of
cutback. I guess better late than never. I started the month with a cutback
week and then had three weeks of excellent mileage. I had a surprise super huge
PR at the Baltimore Marathon, ran my first back-to-back 20 milers, and peaked
with a 50 mile weekend.
What didn’t go well
Despite the overall positivity of this month, it did have
its downs. I have never had my physical and mental strength worn down so much
and there were definitely times when I questioned my ability to run this race.
The important thing to realize during these times of doubt is that if you don’t
work through them they will eat you alive.
November 2012 Goals
The next few weeks are all about getting ready for race day,
so here’s the plan:
- Taper, taper, taper!
- Drink lots of water
- Cut out the dessert and excess sugars 10 days leading up to the race
- 8 hours of sleep a night
- Continue ab work, foam rolling, icing, and stretching every night
17 days and counting until JFK. Bring. It. On.
- Taper, taper, taper!
- Drink lots of water
- Cut out the dessert and excess sugars 10 days leading up to the race
- 8 hours of sleep a night
- Continue ab work, foam rolling, icing, and stretching every night
17 days and counting until JFK. Bring. It. On.
Holy crap, 17 days!! Scary! That is some impressive mileage there! What do you plan on your weekly mileage being like until the race? I ask because I have no clue and I can't seem to get myself to run since FOTM.
ReplyDeleteWoohoo! Awesome month!!
ReplyDeleteNow enjoy your taper :-)