Improvement= Training X Rest

Improvement= Training X Rest

Wise words from Coach Tim. Kinda wish he shared them at the beginning of the planned rest week, but I’ll know better next time I see 2 (count them) 2 rest days in one week.

Yep, rest = only working out 5X in one week. With 2 of those being “big” workouts. Welcome to the world of training for an endurance event.

I went on my half hour run/walk this evening, in accordance with the training calendar. No Shin Pain! Go ice, ibuprofen, new shoes and adapting to running.


To quote Paula Kate “running isn’t fun.” Now I know there are many people in the world who would differ that opinion. But to me running isn’t fun. So far it’s been many ups and downs. For sure my VO2 max has improved, I can go further without panting. I can hold conversations while running. I don’t enjoy the jarring motion of running, and I don’t enjoy how badly my muscles ache and burn.

I’m hesitant to attempt to run through the pain, because obviously I don’t want to hurt myself. Sooner or later, with sooner being better I’m going to have to test the waters.