For some reason, this week made this whole “training” thing seem more real. I guess because now we’re officially 3 months out from the race. And the “long runs” are getting…well…long! Yikes…
Here’s what I did this week:
Monday: I don’t remember, but I think I did some extra stretching. I know I took Nina for a 40-minute walk. This was the day I had to be up at o’dark:30 for a TV interview, so the fact that I did anything at all is impressive.
Tuesday: 3 miles in 37 minutes. Why the super-slow time? Well, I had Nina with me, and I was using this run as my “hill” workout. Basically I ran (ok, with a few walk breaks) up a huge hill for 1.5 miles and then ran down. My goal is now to run the whole thing without the walk breaks. I’d also like to try it once without the fur-ball and see if that affects my ability. But, HILLS ARE HARD. But you feel so accomplished when a hill workout is done!
Wednesday: 90 minutes of Bikram yoga. Such a love/hate thing. I think I overdid it in triangle pose though, because my right oblique abs felt pretty tender the next day. But other than that, it was glorious.
Thursday: 3 miles in at a 10:36 pace (including a “sprint” at the end). I was totally trying to bargain my way out of this run (does anyone else do that?) but I went and gave it my all. Go me.
Friday: 50-55 minute walk/run with Nina.
Saturday: Strength training day. I followed my own plan, but I used one of my guest blogger’s post as a guide. I started with 10 min on the stairclimber and ended with 5 min of stretching and foam rolling. I felt pretty strong when I was done. I know it’s easy for me to slack on it, but I really do love lifting weights.
Except somehow, I messed up my neck/shoulder. I think during the stretching. That makes TWICE in one week I hurt myself stretching. Who does that? This really hurt, though. Like, “make the boyfriend get you an Icy Hot patch at 4 AM” and “I am anti-pain meds but pass the ibuprofen” hurt.
Sunday: See above. I took Sunday off. It was totally what my body needed and I’m trying really really hard (if you haven’t noticed) to listen to what I truly need these days…food, sleep, exercise, etc.
Monday: 4.5 miles with Jenny. We did it in 50:50, which is an average pace of 11:17. I’ll take it! It felt good (not easy, mind you) and was nice to get some activity in before I sit for the rest of the day. This run, even though it was “only” 4.5 miles, made me think maybe I’m not so crazy for thinking I can do this half after all 
I’m going to try to post a week 6 recap when I get back from Boston, just so I can keep track of things. But I have no idea what my workouts will look like. Fingers crossed for a decent hotel gym!
And with that, I’m out. Your first guest post will go up tomorrow. Seriously, the guest posts are better that my real posts. You will love them!
I’m not sure what the blogging situation will be like on my trip, but I’m hoping to at least post once. If not though, see ya’ll in a week! Don’t do anything I wouldn’t do 
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Hallie, I have to say, it is SO refreshing to read a blog where someone runs at a realistic pace. I’m kinda sick of seeing all these 8 minute mile people
You’re doing fantastic at your training so far – and I’m happy that post helped in the weight room! I wonder if you pinched a nerve in your neck? I did it once mopping, I just moved it the wrong way, and was in pain for a few days. Hopefully it’s better now for you yoga vacay 
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