These weekly updates are starting to get really messy, but we’re hanging in there folks, I promise.

Week 9 did not go quite as planned, but I’m still here. Still looking forward to this half marathon. It’s only 31 days away! One more month of training to go!

Monday – 42 minute Fitbod, Shoulders, triceps, chest and abs. I had to be careful with this one because I could feel where my shoulder is still healing. I just did a smidge fewer reps than what it called for and so far, it seems to be okay. I haven’t had any pain in my shoulder in awhile and I hope to keep it that way.

The rest of the week was a blur. Seriously. According to my records I did no more Fitbod workouts, yet I did run. Wednesday I did a base run of 5 miles. I still find it so unbelievable that 5 miles for me is a “base” run. Wild, just wild. And this particular one I must have been feeling pretty good because my running pace was consistently faster than it used to be. And that makes me super happy and pleased. I did another base run on Thursday of “only” 2 miles, which was also super duper fast (for me).

Saturday was my long run. I had 11 miles scheduled, but since my last long run was 11, and because I my base runs went so well this week, I decided to up it to 12. But at 10 miles I was struggling. I walked for half of the 11th mile, and half of the 12th mile. Still doing my Jeff Galloway run/walk intervals, of course. So I technically completed the 12 miles, but it wasn’t in a way I’m bragging about. It was just okay.

Week 10 started out weird because it was the Labor Day weekend, so I was a little off schedule to start. Also, it’s my fatigue week so when I am trying to catch up I find myself tiring quickly. But it’s fine. I have plenty of grace for myself. I’m still feeling strong and fit and that’s what matters most here. I really am just doing this for my health. Races and medals are just a bonus. I’ll have the week 10 recap for you next week. I’ll try to get it out in a timely fashion next time 🙂