Monday Mileage

So I'm only a day late this time - it's progress! After reviewing the half marathon training plan again, I decided to cut out the Thursday 3 mile run. Five runs a week just isn't going to happen. I also decided that this week is essentially week 1.2, so next week I will start on week 2 of the plan.

Monday 10/12: Arm Circuit + 1 Hour Bikram Yoga
Once again, I'm loving this "Stretch & Strengthen" combo! I like to be in the front of the class, as I tend to get distracted when I am in the back of the class. So this means the instructor can constantly give me feedback on my form. As a result, I feel like I've already gotten back into my normal practice after just a few classes!

Tuesday 10/13: Swim - 2,400 Yards (Masters Swim)
My right bicep and shoulders were still feeling pretty tight, despite the fact that I gave them the weekend off. I'm going to start stretching them out more in the hopes that it will help.

Wednesday 10/14: Bike 18.9 Miles to Work
Tuesday was a really late night at work, so I took it easy on my bike ride to work. I was pretty out of it all day; in retrospect, I probably should have skipped the bike ride and slept in. It is amazing how pivotal sleep is to performance and recovery!

Thursday 10/15 Run 1.8 Miles to Swim + Swim - 2,400 Yards (Masters Swim) + Run .7 Miles Home
I think the short run to swim helped warm me up. I only felt stiff the first 500 yards or so in the pool - after that, things felt pretty good. We did a TON of stroke work, so I really tried to keep a steady, consistent pace. My run home was very short because I forgot to bring any food so I was feeling pretty bonky. I could only muster up a brisk walk.

Friday 10/16: Bike 28 Miles to Work + 12 Miles Home
Riding my bike makes me so happy. It was drizzling and windy (but still not cold) on my bike ride to work, but I still got to work with a huge smile on my face. Then, of course, I had to face the wind for most of my ride home. My average speed is picking up, so my legs are definitely getting stronger!

Saturday 10/17: Arm Circuit + 6 Mile Run + Bikram Yoga
This is the longest I've run in a few weeks, so I tried to keep my first mile slow and gradually build up to a faster pace. Normally, I start running fast and then my legs give up around mile  or so, as I didn't warm up properly. This strategy paid off, as I kept a consistent pace the entire run. I decided to do a full 90 minute Bikram Yoga afterward to stretch things out. 

Sunday 10/18: Grappling Circuit + Bike 32.7 Miles
The first part of this bike ride felt amazing - and then I turned around. It turns out I had a great tailwind pushing me all the way down PCH. Let's just say it was a sweaty sufferfest on the way home. I'm glad I got some fresh air before studying all day!

*Goals from last week*
1. Get 100% committed to new half marathon training plan - I'm on it! 
2. Stay on the yoga wagon/ get back on the stretching wagon - I did yoga twice this week! And I stretched a bunch.

3. Stay on 15 minute getting ready limit - Man, this one is hard...

**Goals for next week**
1. Run to swim at least once next week
2. Stick to the 15 minute time limit
3. Do all 4 runs this week