week 5 training recap

Well I am glad I have got back on track this week! The weather has been beautiful and I managed to do lots of sunbathing and get rid of my cold before it got  too bad! Summer has kicked into full swing; flowers, sunshine and incredible sunsets make the world seem a much better place!

 

        

   

My general workout vibe this week. Despite feeling like I was coming down with something at the start of the week and the blistering heat (okay for England it is!) I managed to fit in all of my scheduled runs and workouts. Okay so this shouldn't be an achievement but after the chaos of last few weeks its a victory for me! They weren't in the right order still, but hey life gets in the way!

I also finally brought a new diary (major excitement for a planning freak like me...) and put all of my training runs up until race day.... major motivation for getting back on track! It does not seem far away at all!

Lets recap . . .

Miles run:  16

Weeks until race: 8 weeks (that doesn't seem like alot at all!

Running vibes: Great!!!!!!!!!

Highs: My six mile run felt great this week! Really gaining the confidence that I am going to be  able to run 13.1!  

Lows:  I honestly can't think of one... Wednesday's easy run was difficult, the worst day of my sickness and 27c  heat didn't mix well, but thinking back now it wasn't too bad!

Running song of the week:  Loads! After looting my brothers iTunes I have loads of new songs I am loving, think my favourite has to be pitbull - back in time. I love it!!!

Diet: Good, lots of salad and fresh fruits in this hot weather! Eats of the week . . .



chili pesto cod with wholewheat pasta, garlic kale tomatoes and onion

First successful oats in a jar! Yum

  

A picnic in the park!

    

A delicious breakfast at Manic Organic, in Kings Heath.

My food picture didn't come out great but I had poached eggs on the most delicious toast I have ever eaten (seriously!) and a banana, raspberry, strawberry, melon, pineapple and kiwi smoothie.

Everything is organic, vegetarian and as local where possible, and is such a cute little space!

 

Hope you all had a great weekend!

Week 4 training recap

Well I did not see this week coming. I was in a major transitional limbo anyway, and that was before my world got completely turned upside down. What is going on in my life right now is so much bigger than all of this stuff... but I guess now more than ever I need to remember who I am and to do what makes me happy.  What will be will be. Lets recap...

• Miles run:  13.5 (whoops sorry i missed you 2 mile run...)
• Running vibes: Reflective...
• Highs:  Broke my running distance record (6 miles, wahoo!) and didn't feel like I was about to die. I'll take that!
• Lows: Lack of energy, sleep, appetite, reason to get out of bed... Lack of body pump, lack of non-existent cross training. 
• Running song of the week:  music has just being in the background this week to block out the world, my thoughts have took the forefront.
• Diet: My appetite has disappeared due to the stress of this week... but I still kept it clean and balanced. Tried to nourish my self with every meal and came up with some feasts (see below!) The last few days I have been cramming myself full of fruit to avoid sickness (and because it is the only thing that sounds remotely appealing to me... I guess your body knows what it needs!)  

Salad with roasted sweet potato, halloumi, chickpeas, tomatoes, courgette and red pepper. Planning to recreate this after I post this!

Sweet potato and buckwheat noodles with kidney beans, beetroot, kale and avocado. A hodge-podge left over salad that was surprisingly a real good mix of flavours!

God I need to pull myself back together, but this is going to take some time. How much time I am not sure, I am not aware of the 'rules' of this stuff... honestly I am completely out of my depth.... I don't know how I am supposed to be feeling right now or what I am supposed to be doing.... Do I need to get outside or go inside my head? I just don't know...

This makes me feel slightly better. It is a beautiful day out and that is one great thing to be thankful for.

Week 3 training re-cap

Been a busy week what with graduation and last minute shifts. . . definitely not a typical week for me! But I guess I don't even know what a 'typical' week is for me anymore.  Man i need to get back into a groove! Lets recap...

• Miles run: 15
• Running vibes: All over the place this week. Some runs I felt great, some runs I felt crap.
• Highs: Pace I maintained in long run and Monday's tempo run, new playlist, Sunday's unexpected hot yoga flow class!
• Lows: Schedule got messed up with busy week.. I had to move days around & only managed to make 1 body pump class. And no cross training! Awful stitch on Monday's run.
• Running song of the week: Rihanna ft. Calvin Harris - We Found Love.
• Diet: More alcohol & treats than usual, but managed to balance it out. 

Wow, this honest reflection has motivated me to get back on track and have a great week of workouts next week! Need to think positive: I have been so tired and honestly could use the rest. I think it was more the general chaos of this week affected the runs that felt crap, been to hard on myself to 'make it up' even when I know I have done enough (I actually ended up going over my prescribed miles..) Looking forward to a new week of order. . .

Have a great Sunday, hope you had a nice weekend!