What I Learned & Loved!
Learned:
I learned that I'm not the invincible sleeper that I used to be. Until recently, I've always been able to sleep anywhere, anytime. 2am, 2pm, 9pm, 11am....whenever. In a bed, at a Dave Matthews Band concert, with someone playing an instrument in the same room as me, in a car, in a bar (yes, that has happened...more than once.) Anywhere. But twice in the last week I've taken naps between the hours of 6-9pm, woken up for a few hours then gotten back into bed around midnight. Both times, I've failed at falling asleep until at least 1am. Last night was one of those nights, so thankfully today is a rest day because I'm beat! I need to commit to an earlier nap after work, or just going to bed earlier. Today I'm planning to get into bed for a nap as soon as I get home from work. Aka in 20 minutes. Rest is just as important as running so I intend to put as much importance on my nap today as I do my runs! :)
Loved:
I loved finally committing to get a coach(es) and getting my training plan for the rest of January! It has me really excited to 1) do some actual speedwork on a real track...which I've only done once since middle school 2) incorporate some speed into long runs 3) finally figure out (and remember) what VO2 Max is! :) I've read about this so many times and I always forget it immediately since I've never seen it on my training plan before. But now that it's on my schedule, I'm determined to read about it again and actually remember what it is and why it's important! That can be what I learned for next week! :)
What did you learn this week? What did you love?
Learned:
I learned that I'm not the invincible sleeper that I used to be. Until recently, I've always been able to sleep anywhere, anytime. 2am, 2pm, 9pm, 11am....whenever. In a bed, at a Dave Matthews Band concert, with someone playing an instrument in the same room as me, in a car, in a bar (yes, that has happened...more than once.) Anywhere. But twice in the last week I've taken naps between the hours of 6-9pm, woken up for a few hours then gotten back into bed around midnight. Both times, I've failed at falling asleep until at least 1am. Last night was one of those nights, so thankfully today is a rest day because I'm beat! I need to commit to an earlier nap after work, or just going to bed earlier. Today I'm planning to get into bed for a nap as soon as I get home from work. Aka in 20 minutes. Rest is just as important as running so I intend to put as much importance on my nap today as I do my runs! :)
Loved:
I loved finally committing to get a coach(es) and getting my training plan for the rest of January! It has me really excited to 1) do some actual speedwork on a real track...which I've only done once since middle school 2) incorporate some speed into long runs 3) finally figure out (and remember) what VO2 Max is! :) I've read about this so many times and I always forget it immediately since I've never seen it on my training plan before. But now that it's on my schedule, I'm determined to read about it again and actually remember what it is and why it's important! That can be what I learned for next week! :)
What did you learn this week? What did you love?
I learned that I need to stop doubting myself when it comes to my running ability. I'm excited you're getting a coach, you're going to love it!
ReplyDeleteThat's awesome, Amanda! Probably the most important thing because then you can achieve more than you ever thought you were capable of! Congrats!
DeleteI learned that being away from a routine is not the best way to start training. Excited to start training in earnest now that I'm in NYC again!
ReplyDeleteTotally agree, Jen! So hard to stick to a routine when you're out of town, even if it's at your other home! :) So glad you're back and can't wait to see you!
DeleteI learned that late to bed and early to rise is NOT the way to go. And that just because I can run far does not mean strength training is easy. I did a fifteen minute back workout tonight, and it had me more exhausted and sweaty than a long run. So early bedtime for me!
ReplyDeleteSOO with you on the strength training vs. running! I really don't sweat that much when I run but it's a totally different story during an ab or circuit workout or a spin class! But, at least you're doing it! :)
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