Training Tuesday: Just Jump

Week of July 1-July 7, 2013:

No weigh-in this week.  From random spot checks, I'm sitting in the same spot I've been in for 6 months, no reason to bore you by repeating it.   

Major changes from last weeks workouts:
The July 4th holiday derailed my week a tiny bit, I had no strength training on Thursday and no dam stairs session either.  I did a bonus hill repeat on Wednesday because of my birthday.  I added a lb to my Sunday pack.  I increased Tuesday's hike by 30 minutes and actually checked the weight on that pack.  I increased Sunday's hike by 1 hour and 20 minutes.  (a bit off plan due to a wrong turn).  I intend to do a write up on that park/hike soon.  Suffice it to say, it's a good thing I packed my compass! (and toilet paper)

Fun stuff from last week:  I actually had company for several of my mid-week workouts this week, which was awesome.  As y'all know, my birthday was on Wednesday and two friends joined me for the Dam hill.  My friend Sarah and her cute kid pack joined me for my Tuesday hike.  The squirrels were showing off for Avery, which thrilled her to no end.

Mommy, hiking is more fun when you can hold hands with your bestie!

Here is what the week looked like day-by-day:

Monday: 6 mile recovery run, avg pace 9:32

Tuesday: 1 hour strength training; 92 minute hike with 40 lb pack

Wednesday: Dam intervals.  (Ran 5.35 miles total)

Thursday: 6 mile crappy run, 9:05 avg pace

Friday:  Rest day

Saturday: 9.34 mile run, avg pace 9:25

Sunday:  5:20 hike at Great Seal State Park, 46 lb pack, 2142 feet elevation gain

Some pictures from this week's workouts

Mommy, stop posing and check out that squirrel, it's laughing at us!

More birthday shenanigans

It was a very wet hike.  Did I mention it's been raining forever in Ohio?

Major changes for next week

Mentally, I got tired this past week.  With the increasing length of my Sunday hike the day after my long run, I have decided an extra rest day is in order.  I am moving Monday's recovery runs to Tuesday, and taking Monday off.  Last week my diet was pretty terrible, so I will refocus in that area this week.  Looks like I will have company for Tuesday's hike again!  YAY!  I also have a 5K this Saturday.  I haven't decided whether I'm racing it yet, thoughts?

I'm still deciding on my fall half marathon.  Two of the ones I'm considering are the Quad Cities Half Marathon and the Boulder Half Marathon.  Both are September 22nd.  If anyone has another one that weekend they would like to recommend, please do!

Mentally, I'm cursing this whole plan to climb a mountain lately.  It could also be PMS, who knows.

How was your week last week????

Anyone else looking for a good race to sign up for? What qualities do you look for in your future races?

I think I need to take Avery's approach to workouts...anyone else want to join me?