Friday Trail Running (Fitness Friday 5/32/13)

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Today's trail run was great. We tried a new trail and came across some cool water features and rock stepping stones. Next time, I'll try to take some pictures. We tackled some pretty steep inclines too. It was a very nice start to the morning. 

What a great week of running this has been! Wow, I've had some mileage this week (for me). Since I pushed my LR from the weekend to Monday, it sort of threw off my runs this week. But I feel like I accomplished a lot this week. 

Monday - 14 miles
Tuesday - 2 mile walk and Elliptical (cross train day). 
Wednesday - Double Digit Run with Jogger 10 Miles
Thursday - 5 Mile Group Run 
Friday - 5 Mile Trail run. 

I'm not sure about my LR this weekend. I am supposed to do 13, but the legs are starting to feel the mileage. So I plan to take tomorrow as a rest day, and wait and see how things are on Sunday. 

One thing that I didn't get in this week was strength training! So I hope to correct that next week and make sure that I get my strength training in. 

Happy Fitness Friday everyone! 



Comments

  1. UnknownMay 31, 2013 at 11:35 AM

    nice work especially with the jogger. I love taking my son out in the jogger for long runs as well.

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    1. UnknownMay 31, 2013 at 3:41 PM

      It was fun to be able to run it with him. I'm not sure how many of my LR will be with the jogger ;). But it's nice to know it can be an option!

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  2. AnonymousMay 31, 2013 at 3:38 PM

    Impressive! I'm starting my half marathon training next week! Wish me luck!

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  3. AnonymousMay 31, 2013 at 8:39 PM

    Great work, Amy! Looks like you had a lot of nice variety in your running this week.

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  4. Zaneta @ Runner's LuckMay 31, 2013 at 9:12 PM

    Here from Fitness Friday Linkup! :) GREAT running week!!! :) You'll get the strength training in for sure next week! :) Keep it up! :)

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    1. UnknownJune 1, 2013 at 2:22 PM

      Thanks.. yep, going to try to make it to a couple of classes at the gym next week.

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  5. Runaway Bridal PlannerMay 31, 2013 at 9:58 PM

    Trying new trails is always fun! Great week you had!

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    1. UnknownJune 1, 2013 at 2:23 PM

      Yes, I do believe I may actually like trails - which is a big surprise since I've tried to stay away from them - ha.

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  6. UnknownJune 1, 2013 at 1:03 PM

    Way to put the mileage in! I love pushing the jogger, but boy is it a workout. 10 miles is awesome!

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    1. UnknownJune 1, 2013 at 2:23 PM

      It was a major workout pushing him... but it was fun to experience it with him also.

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