Time for last week’s running recap. (PS the birthday party was awesome…it was so good that Brooke went to bed 2 hours earlier than normal because she was so exhausted from all of the partying. The recap of the party is coming soon!)
Before every run I do dynamic drills and stretching and after every run I spend a good 20 minutes stretching (not always right after the run but within about 2 hours of the run).
Monday– 8 miles @ an 8:00 mile average pace. After the run I went to the gym for lunges and squats, abs and some core work.
Tuesday– 30 minute warm-up (I think it was at an 8:15 pace) followed by 8 x 1 minute FAST (5k effort so around a 6:10 pace) and 1 minute recovery pace. 10 minute cool-down. Gym afterwards for strength training.
Wednesday– Trail run with friends at a 9:44 pace! I really do love running on the trails and eating those hills for breakfast. Gym afterwards for strength training.
Thursday– Track day! 1.5 miles of a warm-up:
400 Meters (.25 miles) = 1:25 (1 minute and 25 seconds)
400 M= 1:26
800 M= 2:52
800 M= 2:53
400 M=1:26
800 M=2:52
400 M=1:25
400 M=1:23
Walking recoveries after each interval for about 2-3 minutes.
1.5 miles cool-down at an 8:30 pace. Total of 6 miles.
For the track workout I got to try out two new things from Brooks…the Essential Low Quarter socks and the Double Headband. The headband, it is a new favorite. I love that it has two bands so there is double protection from hair getting in my face while I run (one of my biggest pet-peeves in this world). There is also an adjustable strap on the bottom that makes it so you can fit it perfect to your head. They also have a bunch of fun colors to choose from. The socks were super comfortable and they didn’t even budge throughout the run (another pet peeve of mine is when your socks slip down so your shoe is rubbing against the back of your ankle).
Friday– Short recovery run with a friend at an 8:34 pace. 50 push-ups (on my knees) and 5 sets of 2 minute planks (on my elbows)
Saturday–
13 mile long run! The scheduled run time for this run was 1 hour and 50 minutes which is more time than I have been on my feet in a long time (since pre-IT Band injury). The first 11 miles were slow and I was supposed to finish the last 2 fast…I thought it was going to be easy but it sure wasn’t. I finished and that is what matters. Splits: 8:45, 8:45, 8:45, 8:30, 8:30, 8:30, 8:30, 8:30, 8:30, 8:25, 8:25, 7:00, 7:00.
And a picture of Brooke because what would this blog be without her?!
Tell me one of your running pet peeves!
What was the best run of your week? Hardest?
89 comments
Jessica
Great running as usual!
I am really looking forward to the bday recap!!
Hardest run was yesterday. I was so sore because I haven’t worked out with our friend Jillian Michaels in quite awhile, and those lunges killed me!
Jamie @ fitfortherun
I have to get that headband! My running pet peeve is also when my socks fall down and also when my shoes aren’t tied to the perfect tightness (does that make sense!?) The best and hardest run this week was my long run (17 miles) It was the furthest I’ve ever run, and it was pretty hard and slow, but it was my best because of the sense of accomplishment when I was finished!
Sara @ LovingOnTheRun
My hardest run was the 16 mile run I did on the treadmill yesterday. Even though it wasn’t the worst run of my life, it was mentally challenging and my hip was hurting so that made it a bit harder. I felt real proud that when it was over!
Sarah @pickyrunner
I just finished a 5 mile run with one of my best friends and it was my favorite run of the week. Reading these posts being back lots of memories of track and the speed workouts. You’re not making me excited for January! Just kidding i love track, just not the speed stuff. Brooke is the cutest and that cake is perfect for her!
Lisa Michelle
Janae! Your blog has brainwashed me into thinking running is a desirable thing to do. You’ll never believe what I did–jogged the Stake 5k. Remember how I’m 8.5 months pregnant?! Sadly, I wasn’t far behind my usual pace (I’m that slow even when I’m not pregnant). Actually, if I would’ve bothered to register, I think I would’ve placed 3rd in my (non-competitive) age category. Remember Shauna who you met? She did awesome and placed 1st in woman overall for the 5k! We missed you!! Glad Brooke had a great birthday. Her swimsuit still kills me–so cute.
The Hungry Runner Girl
Ahhhhhhh huge congrats girl! This makes my morning! You are incredible. I can’t wait to meet your little man and tell Shauna congrats for me.
Lisa Schader
P.s. Several of the young women you challenged to run did it! Thanks again for being such a great motivational speaker. :) you are wonderful! We’ll have to get together when I come out for Thanksgiving. You can meet my newest little one (aka potential future boyfriend for Brooke).
Molly@ There Goes Molly Rose
Biggest running pet peeve is finding out too late my iPod isn’t charged! No music = no bueno.
Awesome job on those planks!
Can’t wait to hear about Brooke’s bday party!!
Tess
Oh completely. I am so attached to my iPod I can’t run if I don’t have it. Ridiculous.
jenn @ runnderlust
My biggest pet peeves are when my watch isn’t working (I am super anal about time!), socks falling down or holes in the big toe, when your hair tie is too small to go around your hair just one last time but too loose to securely hold it up when you run, when people wear their hair down when they run!!, and when people wear race t-shirts on race day!!!
Nishant
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Karen
Did you run your half in your Brooks? I have the same pair & someone questioned me if they are enough support for long runs. I like them so far but just ran 6 miles in them. Congrats on the half-great time ;)
The Hungry Runner Girl
Hey Karen! I did wear them for my half and they worked perfectly! Best shoes ever!
Kristen @ notsodomesticated
I LOVE her little bathing suit!!! So adorable!!
Dawnie
Running when it’s overcast, then the sun comes out and no sunglasses!
My best run was today. I ran 20 miles, my longest ever run in prep for my mara. I enjoyed it and ran consistent miles as per instructions from coach. I’m so happy right now. Needed that after 2 awfully hard weeks training that included my slowest ever half mara. But yay it’s on the up again :-)
Your training week looks great well done you xo
Angie
Sounds like a good running week! Hard a difficult time running this week with school starting back up and it was so hot this week. I miss being able to run right when I get up. Can’t wait to hear about Brooke’s birthday party!
Cathryn
My best run this week was 12.7 miles on the trails yesterday with a friend! My pet peeve was that there wasn’t anywhere to refill water en route! Darn!
Luv What You Do
I LOVE that headband!!!
Jazz
My running pet peeve is people who think you want to stop and pet their dog on your run. Ie not moving them out of the way or leaving them off the leash to chase you. .ugh.
Still battling a loose pelvis from having a baby so no running this week!
The Hungry Runner Girl
Hahahah yes! I hope you get to run soon!
Ewa_cn
Running six days in a row? Janae, please be careful giving your injury history. Please – personal trainer is telling you this!:-)
I love Brooke’s expression on this pic – i bet she had the best first birthday party! Love you two, sending a lots of hugs from China.
Tricia
I was thinking that too – be careful! Sadly, there is no way even w/ all the warm-ups in the world that I could do 6 days running in a row without risking injury- even after running for 6 years. I am training for my first half now, and have moved to every other day running with core/stretching in between, and my body is much happier!
Nicole
My running pet peeve has to do with socks! I absolutely HATE seams across my toes… so much so that I remember having to wear my socks inside out when I was little! Weird, I know. Love your pictures of Brooke!
Laura H.
My best workout was my 10-miler with Bart Yasso yesterday :) The hardest was Thursday where I did Yasso 800’s. …. haha.
My biggest pet peeve is one I can’t really control- I can’t stand when drivers don’t even try to move over, even when there is no one coming the other way. Thanks for giving me a heart attack that I am going to get run over…sheesh. I also don’t like hair in my face- and I really like that the double headband is adjustable. I might have to get one! Love the pink & purple.
Pam
nice training week Janae!! I love how you ran conservatively for the first 11 of of your 13 & picked up on the last two! that’s never easy but, you nailed it!!! :)
hardest run for me was last Thurs. tempo + split mile pace with 800 & 400 m thrown in @ hmp & 5k pace w/last two mi @ mgp. good times!! :) those hard runs are what gives us “race confidence.”
happy Sunday!!! xoxo
Lauren
Brooke is a party animal! I’m so glad to hear her birthday party was a success! :D My biggest running pet peeve is bangs in my face or my lips getting dry!
Christine
Biggest peeve is forgetting to clip my toe nails and then half way through my run feeling the nail dig into the toe beside it! Waahhhh!
Hardest run was just a 7mile – I woke up grumpy and was not into it. Even after the run I didn’t feel great about it, was just having a grumpy day I guess! BUT, I did it!
p.s. Do they make Brooke’s clothes in adult size?! Super cute!
LosingLindy
I am doing my long run tomorrow after dropping V off at his first day of school, I have 12 on the schedule, and it is to be 95 :(
Jill C.
My running pet peeve is when other runners don’t at least nod in your direction! I always make a point to smile and try to offer my “I feel your pain” face, but sometimes I don’t get anything back from the other person. Maybe I’m just too out there, haha.
Matt @ The Athlete's Plate
Great running this week!
Karen
Running pet peeve: When you’re running behind someone in a race and they all of a sudden slow down (or stop to walk) without moving over and you nearly trip over yourself and them trying not to plow into their back.
dana a.
For some reason, when I am about to run on a treadmill, my shoes never feel right. I always have to adjust them 5x if not more and its really annoying!
Best run of the week was yesterdays 4 mile run. I got into the groove quickly and felt awesome afterwards. Didn’t really have a hard run this week, but did have a hard time getting myself to the gym, lol!
Love Brooke in her suit and cake….so cute! Glad she had a blast:)
Liz
Biggest pet peeve is the sock slip. That’s why I now stick to my high compression socks to run. Ha!
My hardest run this week was a 20 miler. I felt pretty good but the last mile was tough! Not going to lie. I finished my last miles faster too.
Yay for your long run and Brooke’s bday party. What a wonderful day you had! Have a great day, Janae!
HilJo
I just got back from my best run of the week!!!!!!!! 21 miles (my new distance record!!!! two years ago I did 20 but this year I have only done up to 18) and I felt GREAT!! We must have had the same brainwaves yesterday because my last two miles were around 7 minute pace too :)
The Hungry Runner Girl
Wow!!!! Way to go on your personal distance record! That is so far!
Victoria
My best run this week was my long run yesterday. It was an 8 mile run, my longest run EVER, and I did it in an hour and 37 minutes. I hope to be as speedy as you one day, but my long run pace is about 12:30. I did finish strong though and my last mile was 11:45.
Considering I started really running in January this is a huge accomplishment for me!
The Hungry Runner Girl
Victoria, that is seriously so good! You just started running and you are rocking it!
Victoria
Oh and my pet peeve is definitely hair in my face! I have to wear french braid pigtails to keep it out. It makes me look about 10 years younger (im only 26…lol) but it definitely works!
Tess
great job Victoria. Really nice job.
Runner Girl Eats
My biggest pet peeve is my hair in my face/on my neck. I’m in love with a high bun for my runs! Today’s run was a short run to the FSU stadium then ran stadiums for 40 minutes and ran back home. Hurt so good!
Liz @ The Girl on Fire Now
I can’t stand when my ponytail hits my neck – I now french braid my hair to avoid flapping!
Lisa
My running pet peeve is when my hair gets all knotty when its humid out and I can’t comb it through! All summer I have been threatening to cut my hair super short.
Yesterday was my hardest run of the week. I had a cut back week for marathon training so “only” had to run 14 miles but it still felt really long!
april
i love brooke’s mini birthday cake! i’m glad the little party animal enjoyed her birthday party :)
Paige Phillips
Hi Janae! Brooke is just so cute…and that swimming suit! I die!!! Precious.
Laura
Can wait to hear about Brooke’s party!
My best and hardest run was the same run, just a normal 6.5 mile run on the local trail with my 22 month old in the jogger stroller. I hadn’t run with him in the stroller since June so it felt hard! But I’m going to get out there more with him now that his older sisters are back in school.
I make it a point to smile or say hi to everyone I come across, most will smile, nod or say hi back. But it is definitely annoying when someone doesn’t even act like you are there, hello I know you see me!
Katie
Awwww Brooke’s swimsuit is SO precious!! And that little cake is adorable and looks delicious! My biggest running pet peeve is when my hairtie breaks. I cannot run without my hair up. Can’t do it, won’t do it.
xo
AlPal
Pet peeve is when my GPS app says it is tracking and then realizing it is not in fact tracking. This happened too many times this week. I just ordered a watch so hopefully it will be here soon!
Sometimes I go to bed two hours early on my birthday party day too! Glad Brooke had a great time though!
Jeannie
Honestly, Brooke is my main draw to this blog. I don’t know that I have ever seen a cuter baby. She make me for the first time in my life want to have a baby. Seriously though you seem like such a great Mother and you motivate me so much with my running ( just 10 minute miles over here;). I love this blog!
The Hungry Runner Girl
Wow! Thank you so much and I have to agree with you about Brooke!
Amanda
Great job. I have so many pet peeves running.. drivers who don’t move over or who honk (for some reason that does something to my heart), people who want to talk and they see me or yell “faster,” “pick up the pace” after I’ve been running for an extended period, or anything Forrest Gump related (come up with an updated reference/ joke). I also HATE when my ponytail holder is pulling one single hair too tight or I get a pebble in my shoe and need to take it off and retie it, only to have it too tight compared to the other shoe. I think that’s about it.
Ela
Agree in 100%! You totally put in a nutshell all running pet peeves I have. I’d also add that I hate people who walk out with their dogs without leash… it also does something to my heart!
michelle kim
I just ran the Double Road Race in San Jose yesterday. It’s a 10K leg, a halftime, and a 5K leg. Both distances are super tough for me, but that 5K had to have been even tougher, considering how tired I was after the 10K. It was a great experience, and it makes me realize I need to add some more 10K’s and 5K’s to my race calendar.
Gabrielle
Running pet peeve:
Unleashed (do you say that?) dogs snarling their teeth and chasing me. And their owners saying: “Oh come one, he just wants to play….”
Mark Matthews
Just nailed a 13 miler too. Pet peeve: people who wink at me. I just don’t trust them. (nothing to do with running)
The Hungry Runner Girl
Bahahaha! Agreed!
Lindsey
Ahh running pet peeves. I have a lot!! Hydration belts that bounce the entire time. Running with people who carry change in their pockets!! Ear buds that slip out when they get sweaty. Water bottles that drip. Sticky mess from gels all over your hands.
As for running my best run was 3 miles. At 32 weeks pregnant I read through all your pregnancy running posts for inspiration!
Rebekah
You are so inspiring! My hardest run was this morning. 8 miles. A distance record for me as I train for my first half marathon.
My older sister lives in Utah. Every time I read your blog it makes me want to visit her soon & gives me ideas of places I will demand for her to take me!
Debbie @ Deb Runs
I love the picture of Brooke!
Running Pet Peeves: I hate it when sweat runs in my eyes during a run, especially if my sunscreen stings my eyes. Ugh! And I hate bathroom emergencies when I’m on a run!
Katie
Garmin dies or even worse music dies when I need something to keep me going!
Ali
Awesome running this week! That was a killer track workout! As usual Brooke is beyond cute!
Running pet peeve – when I get catcalled at.. ugh! or someone slows up to um, look. I’ve said something (not so nice) back on a few occasions!
Best run – yesterday I did 6 miles with the last three a little faster, 7:15, 7:00, 6:53, I wasn’t planning a certain speed I just picked up the pace and was very happy with the splits! Still getting back in shape after baby! Hardest – 7 miler in the middle of the day when it was super humid.
Mallory
Running pet peeve = people with their dogs on an absurdly long leash, or cars honking at you.
I am out of commission re:running lately but am doing Jillian’s 30 day shred challenge! I’m on day 5 and i feel amazing!!!
Amy @ crazysweatymommy
Running Pet Peeve = people who don’t veer over to the side to walk..they just BOOM stop right in front of you…come on people, it’s like driving a car, veer to the right or at least the left and then stop!
Kristen @Sparklespandex
I love your running week break down!! I need to start doing that to keep me accountable!!
Running pet peeve – groups that run 4-5 people across the side walk!! Agggggg! Move over we want to pass you!
Jessica
Brooke’s bathing suit is so ridiculously cute I think I need to buy one for myself.
Tricia
Running pet peeve: walkers that walk 3-4 people across the sidewalk and assume you should be the one to move over off into the grass (i.e. not sharing the sidewalk). I ALWAYS move to the side of the sidewalk whether I’m walking or running to share and allow others to pass by. Common courtesy!
No bad run this week unless it was the one where I had a stressful day at work and was still thinking about that – best run was a 5K trail run yesterday with my hubby and my 12 year old son biked along with us!
Brooke is looking so much more mature- sniff sniff………..she is really getting to be a ‘big girl’……
Kira @ cyclingthrough.com
My running pet peeve is getting my hair wrapped around my sweaty neck! Gross and potentially deadly.
My best moment this week was deciding to run home from work. No music, no Garmin, just me running. I looked like a nerd with my backpack all strapped up and my mismatched found-in-my-bag outfit but I got a good run in!
Brooke is adorable! And you rock! Way to go with your runs this week! So inspiring!
Liz @ Tip Top Shape
You’re a running beast!!! And that Brooke picture is just ridiculously cute. I feel like I say that in every comment, but I can’t help it! Your kid is ridiculously cute!!
Marissa
My biggest pet peeves are blisters and chafing :(
My hardest run was today, 17 miles! I fell on the uneven sidewalk at mile 7 (in the dark). Err! But I finished!
Brandi
That picture of Brooke. I just can’t handle the cuteness.
Great job on the running this week!
Meaghan @ Tale of Two Teachers
My speed run of the week was the best! I did it in my lunch hour which I never have time to do and it worked perfectly!
Brooke really is the cutest! I’m glad her party went well :)
Jen @ milesandblessings
Okay so my socks have to be just righ. I actually usually put them on 2 or 3 times till they are just right. I also hate it when the tongue on my shoe goes to the side. I don’t like to carry water so I have not mastered the art of hydrating properly…and that is about all the complaining I can come up with :).
Seriously 5 sets of 2 minute planks!!!!! I just got to 1 1/2 minutes on 1 plank! I have a totally weak core. I need to keep working on it! I have been trying to get in a plank a day but it usually about 1 every other day..grrrr. I don’t like headbands too much they usually give me a headache. That was a great long run! Way to go and I am sure the whole time you were thinking about Brooke’s bday and that fabulous cake!!
Leigha
Oooh I’m lovin that headband! So excited to hear the recap:) thanks to you I now do 8 min abs after every run. My running pet peeve is when my earbuds fall out!
Jess Gee
My best run was when I accidentally ran 15.5kms with my running group on Saturday!
My worst run is today as it is no run! I think I have a groin strain so resting it and seeing the physio. Feeling frustrated!!
Yay can’t wait to hear about the party! Happy running!
Ashley
Brooke!!! She looks so adorable with the bathing suit and cake! She’s livin’ the life there ;) Can’t wait for the birthday party recap!
Julia @ Basket of Juls
Brooke looks so fierce in her suit with that cake!
There is nothing worse than when my iPod dies on a run, especially when I am so excited to listen to some new, downloaded tunes. Have a great week :)
Renee @ Renee Runs Miles
Pet peeves: shoes not tightened evenly, socks slipping, anything in my shoe, and hair in my face.
I’ve been dealing with it band problems and finally had a run that I didn’t feel like I was going to die and could’ve run farther! And my hips didn’t feel as unstable–all my strengthening is finally starting to show! :)
Kristen
My biggest running pet peeve is when I start my run and get about a mile into it and realize I forgot to do the Vaseline thing. It’s a guarantee for chaffing and when the water hits you in the shower afterwards, it’s instant stinging and pain! Not fun!!
Today was not a good running day for me. The heat really got to me and I just couldn’t pull off my 10 miles. Kind of feeling in a running slump and hope I can pull out of it soon!
Emily
I HATE it when I sweat so much that my ear buds fall out of my ears. ugh!
Suparva
Always rehnrsfieg to hear a rational answer.
Meghan
My running pet peeve is when someone who is running in front of you just completely stops without checking to see if someone is behind them!
Best run this week: a progressive run earlier this week. Worst: the run portion on my Olympic tri today. It was 90 degrees and I was cramping like crazy!
Niki
So how much would you charge to be my trainer? I may be serious here……I need some “kick in the pants” motivation.
STUFT Mama
Nice job on your workouts and can not WAIT to read about the party!!!! If you were closer we would’ve crashed it in a second. My boys miss Brooke! :) He he.
Corrine @ Eat Run Wine
My running pet peeve is if my hair falls out of my ponytail and/or if my headphones fall out of my ears. I don’t know why, maybe I have weirdly shaped ears, but this happens a lot and it’s super annoying!
My best run of the week was probably my 5k after work on Monday- I beat my previous PR by almost a minute! My hardest run was probably my 8 mile on Saturday- only because I was super dehydrated and my legs started to feel like lead around mile 4 because of it! I need to get better about hydrating…!
elizabeth
My best run was yesterday (my birthday.) I ran 6 repeat miles at a sub 7:30 pace. Yay! My biggest pet peeves are when people run on the “wrong” side of the path or when they walk or run 4 people across. I also hate when people start at the front of the pack in a race and then walk or fiddle with their ipod or phone right after the race starts. Get outta my way!
court!
pet peeve: 1- having to use the bathroom mid-run!!! ahhh happened today. so frustrating! and 2- shorts bunching up on my thighs. grrrr… i’ve got some extra cushion there, but it does NOT feel good to have a leg of chafe at the end of a run.
best AND hardest run this week: i had almost finished a long bike ride, but 6 miles from home my tire popped and i had to do another 6 on foot. it was fun and unexpected, but my legs were so dead and i had to walk a lot of it. pretty outside, though!
xx
Nicole
My running pet peeve is forgetting my sunglasses. Even if it’s not sunny, I need them!
Laura @losingrace
I can’t stand my hair in my face when I run, especially if it’s like one or two little pieces that almost tickle yet annoy the crap out of me and can’t seem to get them to stay back.
Bicycles on sidewalks annoy me to no end while running, same with people walking in groups on the sidewalk who wont make any room for you to get through. Some people just lack the common courtesy to share!
Scallywag
Her swimsuit just kills me. Cutest kid ever.
doni
That is one adorable girl!
I HATE having my hair on my face. I always wear a hat. Helps with sweat (glow?) :) too.