Newport Marathon Training - Week 3 // July 8-14

July 8 - Day 15
Rest day!

July 9 - Day 16
Workout: 5 miles - 1mi jog, then 3x10 minutes at 5k pace with 3min jog break, then 1mi jog
Actual: 5.5 miles? I forgot to look at my totals before stepping off the treadmill! But I definitely completed the workout with a cool down walk. 😂

July 10 - Day 17
Rest day!

July 11 - Day 18
Workout: 5mi easy, approximately 11:30 min/mi in 57 minutes
Actual: Nothing :(

July 12 - Day 19
Rest day!

July 13 - Day 20
Workout: 3mi incline hill session
Actual: Nothing :(

July 14 - Day 21
Workout: 10mi mi run/walk in approximately 1:53 - first 5mi easy in 58 minutes, last 5mi at marathon pace in 5 minutes
Actual: 13.29 miles - Sour Apple Half Marathon!

A hilly course on a hot and humid day doesn't make for the fastest time, but it was a great reminder why I race. I had a great time! Full race review will be posted later this week, but for now here's my splits and a selfie at mile 10 pretending like I'm not dying! 😂

1. 9:59

2. 11:52

3. 10:56

4. 11:40

5. 11:12

6. 12:53

7. 11:56

8. 12:15

9. 12:44

10. 12:49

11. 14:08

12. 11:30

13. 11:27

.29. 3:14.5

Week 3 Thoughts

This week brought the first TWO workouts I skipped so far this training cycle. Not gonna lie, I was pretty frustrated at myself for allowing myself to make excuses on those two days, but it is what it is. I just gotta get back on the horse and do better this next week! I'm really glad I raced this week, though. It reminded me how enjoyable racing can be and how accomplished you feel once you cross the finish line. I've got one more race scheduled between now and Newport and I'm considering registering for one more to keep myself motivated. We'll see if I can make it work!