Training Week June 14th - June 20th

Sunday, June 14th: As seems to be pretty familiar, I wasn't sure how I would feel with the long run. But, overall, it went well. I finally broke out of the 8 miles and went to 9 as there is a small part of me wondering if I'll do Eastern States virtually in which I'll need to add a mile up to that race. I'm still not sure if I'm there but we shall see how the summer keeps progressing. Also, as a balance for not having a set hard workout day, I did add a short Peloton to the end for negative splits. Felt harder than it has in the past, but that's okay and I handled it pretty well I think. So far, as of writing this, the positivity has carried over into the evening. 

 Monday, June 15th: Rest day although with work rest is relative. 

 Tuesday, June 16th: I got a morning run in which was good given that the humidity was already 88% but the temp was cooler so it went fine. The issue with the early morning run is that once work is over... what then? I used to do the early AM runs because I'd then have the typical heck-busy work days so when I got home, after 5pm, I could just relax. But now, when I'm already home, having nothing really to do is like... well now what? SO, long way of saying, I may adjust the running here and there. 

 Wednesday, June 17th: Just some early morning Ricky Martin Peloton on this Wednesday. 

 Thursday, June 18th: For some reason and early morning speed work seemed like a good idea. I did it, although I definitely had moments where I was like "nope" but still tried to push. The high humidity didn't help and the creeping temp. I have to say that I do not miss longer speed work. Friday, June 19th: I tried to get a shout out in my Peloton class for my 100th ride. It did not happen, but that's okay. HIIT ridge completed with limited regret. 

 Saturday, June 20th: I had signed up for the Vaness T. Marcotte 5K before COVID and it went virtual so I figure why not keep with it. It started later than good for weather so it was a balmy 80 degrees with 64% humidity (felt much much worse). I went out too fast for both my training and weather and hit a huge wall which ended my time with a 24:17 (7:47) and feeling much worse for wear. I definitely had a hard go with this race two years in a row and hope to one day actually do well at it and be smart. I also want to find another 5K to try out this summer.