Relay Plan

Hello again! I can truthfully say that I am feeling back to my old self again today. There’s no doubt I was really struggling with motivation last week. There were many factors contributing to this, including dreary, damp weather and my struggle to get out of bed at 5. But the main reason for my lack in motivation last week comes down to the non-commitment issues I’ve been having with my running partner. I’m hoping her mood will change in future, but in the meantime I have been running by myself and I am actually really loving it!

I used to run by myself all the time about two years ago but haven't had a real running streak by myself since then. At first it was disappointing to learn that I would be loning it, but I believe that God has a reason for everything and it has shown me how much I absolutely need the first 30-45 minutes of the day to myself. With no one making requests and no people to answer to. It's exactly what running does for me and I have missed it! 

So, having said all of this, below is the training schedule I designed for myself to prepare for the Market to Market relay October 12th. I'm continuing on week 1 tomorrow with 3 easy miles! (And I say "easy" loosely.) :)

	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday	Sunday	Total
Week 1	Walk - 2 miles	3 easy	3 easy	Weights	4 Hilly	Off	5 to 6 easy	17 to 18
Week 2	Walk - 2 miles	3 evening	4 Hilly - Morning	Weights	3 easy	Off	6 to 7 easy	18 to 19
Week 3	Walk - 2 miles	2 morning / 3 evening	4 Hilly - Morning	Weights	3 easy	Off	6 to 8 easy	20 to 22
Week 4	Walk - 2 miles	2 morning / 3 evening	5 Hilly - Morning	Weights	3 easy	Off	7 to 9 easy	22 to 24
Week 5	Walk - 2 miles	3 morning / 3 evening	5 Hilly - Morning	Weights	3 easy	Off	7 to 9	23 to 25
Week 6	Walk - 2 miles	3 morning / 3 evening	5 Hilly - Morning	Weights	3 easy	Off	8 to 10	24 to 26
Week 7	Walk - 2 miles	3 easy	4 Hilly - Morning	Weights	Off	5 to 6	Off	14 to 15
Week 8	Walk - 2 miles	3 easy	3 easy	Weights	Off	RACE DAY!	Off, Eat, and Ice!	DONE

Motivation – Schmodivation

It is dreary outside. It’s cloudy, it’s rainy, and it’s only 71 degrees. I haven't seen the sun in days. Yes, I'm complaining. This is fall weather. Does anyone know that it’s still technically summer until September 22^nd? I have to dig out cold gear on my morning runs! Ok, that’s a bit of an exaggeration, but check out my street:

[No sunshine and it's misting out. Boooooring...]

I have really been battling motivation this week as you can probably tell by my lack of posts. SO, I’ve decided today is the day to break the cycle! This evening I sat down and officially finished my training plan for the next 8 weeks up to my big relay race in October. What better way to get back to work than to make a plan and set a goal, right? Right?? Ok then, check my next post for the official training plan! :)