November 2013 Training Stats

Ah November, back to a run-focused training plan and getting my run-base back. I do miss riding as much as I was during September and October, but I’m a runner and enjoyed this month’s training.

No business trips this month – which was AWESOME!

HIGH/LOW:

• HIGH: Two this month: I set a new 10K PR…by 1:16!  I also did two trail runs!!
  
• LOW: I caught a cold at the beginning of the month, but I only needed to take two days off training. It held on for a while longer, but I kept going…
  

As far as new equipment & such, none this month.  I did try a new snack bar this month, which came in my Stride Box.  It’s called “That’s it.” and they are great.  They only have two ingredients: “fruit and fruit!” (with apple being the consistent ingredient) and are 100 calories each.  I have not tried all the flavors, but did order a sampler pack – so far, my fav is the apple and cherry.  Check ’em out.

With that, here are the stats for the month that was November 2013.

Training Program(s):

• Back to a run-focused program in preparation for a December marathon. The plan is: riding on Mondays, running Tuesday-Thursday, doing a run/bike combination workout on Fridays, and a long run on Sundays.  Saturday is usually a rest day, unless there is a race or a needed shakeout run.
  

whitespace!

Races/Rides Completed:

• 11/3: US Half Half Marathon [report]
• 11/28: Silicon Valley Turkey Trot 10K [report]
  

• Race Count: Month: 2 / YTD: 13 / Lifetime: 39
  • 5k: 0 / 0 / 7
  • 10k: 1 / 1 / 3
  • Half Marathon: 1 / 10 / 19
  • Marathon: 0 / 1 / 2
  • 50K: 0 / 1 / 1
  • Other: 0 / 0 / 7
    

• Ride Count: Month: 0 / YTD: 1 / Lifetime: 1
  • Century: 0 / 1 / 1

GIDDY-UP!

Training Journal – 12/3/13:

• Current plan: ZRQL Marathon Training Plan – Taper Week 2 of 3
• Today’s session: 5-mile run
• Comments: I did 6.2 miles @ 7:56 avg pace, avg cadence 97 & a run time of 49:24. [Strava]