Week 3 of training was so much better than last week! My body is starting to adjust to running more and overall felt so much better this week- not nearly as exhausted as last week. I think the fact that Hudson was in soccer camp in the mornings definitely helped contribute to me not feeling as drained. I had quiet mornings to myself while Declan took his first nap which was a huge help mentally for me. It’s also a reminder that things change so much within just a single week. A much more positive week!

Week 3

Mileage: 28 miles spread across 4 days

Cross-Training: Two 20-minute Peloton rides + more consistent core! The core is thanks to the soccer camp I mentioned above. I rolled out more consistently and did a simple core routine of planks and bicycles.

Workout: Third week of the SAME hill workout. And I really think there is something about the third time being a charm. Things seemed to click in this workout. It still felt hard, but I had a level of control and ease that I didn’t have the prior week. I mentally checked out too and was surprised how quickly I hit 10 hills. My legs also did not experience the same fatigue that I felt just a week prior. I almost switched things up for this workout but glad Lance had me do the same workout again. If helped me tangibly see progress in just 3 short weeks.

Long Run: 10 miles. Officially at the point that I will classify it as a long run. It was also my first Saturday back running in PV (Palos Verdes). It felt good to be back running on the trails. I got out on the earlier side and really enjoyed this cool, foggy solo run. It was also nice that I felt better on this run than last week’s 9-miler. I even was able to run the last mile at a quicker pace.