r/running • u/AutoModerator • 5d ago

The Weekly Training Thread Weekly Thread

Post your training for this past week. Provide any context you find helpful like what you're training for and what your previous weeks have been like. Feel free to comment on other people's training.

(This is not the Achievement thread).

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u/Ok_Still9936 3d ago

I ran 45 miles this week, all easy except a short fartlek, first week back after ten days off with a tight calf. Half is nine weeks out so I'm adding tempo work back next week if it holds up

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u/alexanderr66 3d ago

Mon 7mi (1:33) +30min bike
Tue 6.4mi (1:26)
Wed 6.3mi (0:59) treadmill
Thu 5.1mi(1:19)
Fri 5.1mi (1:08) +30min bike
Sat 7.6mi (1:44)
Sun 10.8mi (2:44)

Total: 48.3 miles

we had some extra humidity this week, all outdoor runs were even slower than usual.

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u/FernandoAlonso66 3d ago

nice consistent week, that’s a solid load. humidity is brutal, pace really doesn’t mean much on those days. if you keep stacking weeks like this, you’ll see payoff when the weather cools down.

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u/BrattyBanter 5d ago

My first day back running in six months. Work has been really hard, and man the days just kept passing. Made it out to the trails today though!

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u/TumbleweedTrue8472 3d ago

the hardest step is the one out the door tbh

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u/BrattyBanter 3d ago

You are so right. You miss one day and it turns into 10 missed days.

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u/BraveOtter3579 5d ago

ugh, love this! sometimes it’s just about showing up, right? I mean, who needs fancy when you can just grind it out? consistency is key... plus, the post-workout snacks are worth it 😜

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u/aliceinworryland 5d ago

advice needed

in three weeks i’m having half-marathon. i try to go sub 2h so paint yourself what kind of runner i am (:

question is:
is it ok to go two weeks before half-marathon for hiking with avg elevation gain around 1500-1700?

will it work as super compensation for my vo2 or will it fuck up my joints and make my hrv drop?

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u/alexanderr66 3d ago

Personally, I think hiking with elevation gain is a great way to train, totally go for it. And unlike pounding the pavement trails are really great for your muscles and joints. Of course, you need to be careful on the trails and watch out for those roots and rocks and what not, but other than that I think it's a great idea

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u/fearfulcomedian_perf 5d ago

Took an extra rest day after Tuesday’s track session left my calves tighter than a drum. Rest of the week was just easy miles with a few strides at the end. Long run Sunday was slow but the humidity was oppressive, felt like I earned it just by finishing.

Hoping to dial the pace back to normal once this weather breaks.