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B&A Trail Half Marathon Training Recap, Week 6

January 15, 2017 By: Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC21 Comments

This week was hard. It was emotionally draining for a variety of reasons and I think that bled over into my runs. I got my runs in but a couple were a touch shorter than they should’ve been and I honestly just felt kind of blah most of the week. I’m happy that I seemed to be coming out of it on today’s run and I’m looking forward to a better week this upcoming week. Anyway, on the this week’s half marathon training recap. Each week during this training cycle (I’m training for the B&A Trail Half Marathon – a relatively small, rails to trail half in March), I will share how my training went and what the week looked like. I do this because: 1) I love reading about how other folks train and 2) it’s great for me to have a record of what I did each week. Also, honestly, it helps keep me accountable when I know I’ll be writing about it. I also post almost all of my runs on Instagram as well. I’ve started a weekly link up for Training Recaps – let’s support each other as we train this winter! Please do link up!

B&A Trail Half Training Recap

Monday: I again did my speed workout on Monday – this time because I knew I’d be up late watching the Alabama game and wouldn’t want to do a hard workout Tuesday morning. I did this one on the treadmill over lunch and nailed it. 1% incline, 5×1000 at 7.2 mph. It was tough. I also went to Pure Barre, after work before the game started. 

 

I hate this machine but got it done today. 5×1000 at 7.2mph plus recovery. So exhausted but happy it’s done.

A photo posted by Courtney (@eatprayrundc) on Jan 9, 2017 at 10:43am PST

 

Tuesday: I was SO sore from Monday’s workout. I did not run but went to FlyWheel for a spin class after work with work friends and had a really great stretch once I got home. 

Wednesday: 5.7 easy miles with Jen from Bubbly Runner. It was a lovely pre-sunrise run!

Thursday: Tempo Thursday! I ran after work on the National Mall and I got freaked out when I saw rats. Yuck! 

Friday: Easy 4.6 with Caitlin. It had been WAY too long since we’d run together so this was a much needed treat!

Saturday: 8.2 chilly, somewhat rainy miles. On a side note, I saw Hidden Figures on Saturday. If you haven’t seen it yet – GO. It was wonderful and so inspiring. Not to be missed. 

Sunday: 4.6 really nice miles. I felt good and strong and am looking forward to a new week. 

Total mileage for the week: 33.22 miles

Total mileage for the year: 66.72 miles

Total mileage for this training cycle: 190.27 miles

Have a lovely day and be sure to link up if you are training! 

 

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  1. Jennifer @ Dashing in Style says

    January 15, 2017 at 7:18 pm

    I bet you were sore after a speed workout and purebarre in the same day! That’s totally kick-butt stuff! I swear we get a good run when we’re feeling blah as a sign not to give up!
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  2. Kathryn @ Dancing to Running says

    January 16, 2017 at 7:18 am

    Wow, Pure Barre after that tough speed workout?!? You’re a beast!
    Kathryn @ Dancing to Running recently posted…Rock ‘n’ Roll DC Half Marathon Training Log – Week 2My Profile

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  3. stacey says

    January 16, 2017 at 7:32 am

    Nice job this week! I can’t wait to see Hidden Figures, going to see it next weekend!

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  4. Dodie says

    January 16, 2017 at 8:12 am

    That’s still a good week! Hopefully this one is better for you.

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  5. DebrA says

    January 16, 2017 at 10:08 am

    I’m going to have to try a pure barre class with you one of these days – when my cold is gone, of course! Have a good week – not that this one wasn’t good, but hope this one is better!

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  6. Amy Lauren says

    January 16, 2017 at 4:09 pm

    Looks like you had a great week of workouts, Courtney! You got a lot of miles in plus cross training at flywheel and barre (I’ve done a really short barre class and liked it, I think I need to try the whole thing). So sorry about the outcome of the game for you guys, Alabama is a great team and had a great season though… really was a good game to watch and the best two teams were in it.

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    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      January 17, 2017 at 11:26 am

      Oh man. That game was crazy and so stressful. Thanks for the kind words! It was a great season and I’m proud of our team and happy for Clemson.

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  7. Heather Debelak says

    January 16, 2017 at 5:52 pm

    Stress definitely impacts our runs. even if we can use it to fuel us, sometimes it just distracts us. I definitely felt blah right after I lost my job. everyone told me to use my anger and hurt and channel it into my runs which I did, but I still felt sad and thought about my situation constantly on the run and as a result I was not 100% focused. I hope your great long run has you feeling focused again!

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  8. Jess @ Jess Runs ATL says

    January 16, 2017 at 5:53 pm

    I’ve been feeling very emotionally drained and blah this week, as well. Isn’t it funny how that can impact running so much? I felt like this week was just a “check the box” type of week for me. Here’s to a better week for both of us!!

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  9. Coco says

    January 16, 2017 at 8:52 pm

    I was upset this week too. Now I’ve moved beyond that into denial. I wanted to see Hidden Figures but my friend chose La La Land. Now we both wish we’d seen Hidden Figures (LLL was cute, but not awesome.).

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    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      January 17, 2017 at 11:25 am

      Oh you MUST go see it. It was stunning. Just a wonderful movie!!

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  10. Debbie @ Deb Runs says

    January 16, 2017 at 9:49 pm

    One of my clients had just seen Hidden Figures this afternoon before our workout and she highly recommended it. She couldn’t stop talking about it, and I had to tell her not to spoil it for me.

    Rats? Yuck!
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    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      January 17, 2017 at 11:26 am

      LOL – I hope you get to see it soon. It’s excellent. And yes, the rats were SO gross!

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  11. Lisa @ TechChick Adventures says

    January 16, 2017 at 10:28 pm

    I had a pretty rough emotional week last week. It really drains me!! Hoping this week will be better. I agree with you on seeing rats – eeek!!
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  12. Janelle @ Run With No Regrets says

    January 17, 2017 at 7:53 am

    Sorry you had a rough week. I’m glad things are turning around for you. It always feels amazing when you hit those paces in speedwork! Those rats would’ve really freaked me out too!
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  13. Jen @ SprinklesHikes says

    January 17, 2017 at 2:54 pm

    I love seeing this training recap and linkup! Next week I’ll have to jump in on this! Good for you for getting those treadmill miles in too – the post-it note is such a good idea. I always seem to space out when I need to change pace/hills on a treadmill.

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  14. Vicky says

    January 18, 2017 at 9:43 pm

    Good trainning recap! I also often run on the treadmill, especially when the weather is bad without running outside.
    Vicky recently posted…How to Improve Your Running Speed in an Effective WayMy Profile

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  15. Alaina @ The Simple Peach says

    January 19, 2017 at 3:30 pm

    Rats would totally freak me out! Eek! Way to go on another solid week.
    Alaina @ The Simple Peach recently posted…Wild Places: A 2017 PromiseMy Profile

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  16. Kelly Lynn says

    January 22, 2017 at 6:18 pm

    Your blog is so inspiring. I’d like to try running a half marathon, but I’m sure that if I jumped into the amount of milage you’re doing I’d get some serious shin splints. Do you have any recommendations for how to form a training program? How do you decide what you’re running each week?

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    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      January 22, 2017 at 6:30 pm

      I follow the Hanson plan. I recommend you definitely start slow and build up. I would not jump into the middle of a plan without doing a slow build up. There are lots of great free plans online that you can try and see if they work. Good luck!

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      • KElly Lynn says

        January 22, 2017 at 6:47 pm

        Thank you! Good luck with your training

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