Week three flew by. Unfortunately, in the beginning, my right PF still felt strained from last weekend’s rocky trail run. On Tuesday, I hopped on the treadmill, ran about a quarter of a mile, and decided that the level of discomfort in my foot wasn’t normal or easing up. I opted to finish my workout on the elliptical instead, and since I finished my other three runs without incidence this week – I know I made the right call.
The real MVP this week, though…was my foam roller. Sure, my plantar fasciitis was causing me pain, but it took my foam roller about 2 seconds to make me realize it was probably caused by a super tight and sore calf muscle. Everything is connected.
Also! I bought and tested out a new running watching this week. My first and only Garmin took a tumble in the washing machine a couple months ago and although it miraculously continued to work, it no longer uploaded my runs to my computer. I purchased the Forerunner 235, and I am obsessed, particularly with the ability to plug in specific workouts I need to do during the week. It also gives me a buzz when I’m running too fast or too slow when I give it a pace window I’d like to fall into, and it’s kept me right on track. It’s also been nice to follow my sleep, daily steps, and heart rate.
- Monday: 35min indoor biking + upper lifting
- Tuesday: 5.5 miles* (1h) on the elliptical
- Wednesday: Pure Barre
- Thursday: 4.5 miles*, half on the indoor track/half on the treadmill
- Friday: Rest day
- Saturday: Pure Barre, followed by a 10 mile long run
- Sunday: 1 warm-up mile, 4 x marathon goal pace + 15s, 1 cool-down mile
- Weekly mileage = 20.5 miles running, 5.5 elliptical
*Warm-up first: hip raises, single-leg hip raise, clamshells
I’m linking up Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC + Holly and Tricia for the Weekly Wrap.
You know I love seeing those Pure Barre classes, lady! And you’re right – everything is connected. Keep on being smart in your training – you’ll reap the benefits!
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I am totally hooked!
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Great week of training! I think you made the right call too with swapping to the elliptical – better to be safe than sorry!
Bouldering looks super tough!
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So tough! I definitely also need to get over the fear of falling into the mat.
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It’s funny how we know foam rollers are the best and yet, allow it to cover with some dust. Guilty as charged!
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I try to bribe myself by watching Netflix while I do it 🙂
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Great job with your workouts. You just reminded me that I need to roll my calves too!
I’ve heard great things about Garmin watches but I’m riding out my Nike+ watch until it eventually dies!
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I’d probably do the same! I couldn’t justify a new running watch until something was irreparable on my old one. 🙂
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Gotta love that foam roller! It’ll get you through a heap of ailments 🙂 I keep saying that I’m going to try a Pure Barre class …one of these days!
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I thought about it for years before I went, and now I’m hooked! I feel like it’s an hour of PT for runners 🙂
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Hi! I just found your blog via Eat Pray Run DC blog. I’m a Glass City marathon race Ambassador, so super excited to see we are training for the same event! Are you in Toledo now?… and if so, where did you go indoor rock climbing? I’ve been wanting to go for a long time now! (and FYI, I LOVE my Garmin 235 too!)
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Hi Lisa! That’s awesome – I’m glad you found me on here! I just moved back to Toledo from DC last June, and I still don’t follow that many area blogs. I really wish there was a climbing gym in Toledo – we went to the one near Troy, MI that weekend, but usually I go to the Planet Rock in Ann Arbor since it’s closer.
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I have got to get back in my foam rolling routine. I enjoy it well “hurts so good” enjoy it but still I don’t know why I let it sit and not use it like I should!
Great week for you and thanks so much for linking up with us!
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I’ve just gotten back into the swing of foam rolling daily (even if it’s just for a minute or two), but it’s amazing how long I’ll still sit in the same room with it and continue to put it off!
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