After feeling so awful last week, I really wasn’t sure what would happen this week, but I was really pleasantly surprised. I changed my Tuesday from 3 miles to 2, and a run to a walk, but after that pretty much stuck to my plan. Granted, my heart rate shot up to the 160s every time I ran, so I had to do a lot more walking breaks, but I’m just realized I didn’t get hit with coughing fits. Now, on Sunday, I’m definitely feeling closer to recovered.
The other change I made was to make Thursday a rest day (just did a mile walk) so I could do my long run of 5 miles when it wouldn’t be raining. We have been getting a ton of it this week, so the trails are soaked.
A highlight was going on a hike Sunday - my first time up to Lake ilsanjo since August! We had a wild creek crossing - water was halfway up my calves and very powerful. There were waterfalls everywhere!
Next week looks pretty similar to this one - adding one mile to the midweek runs to make all of them 3 miles, and going from 5 to 6 miles for my long run. It’ll be a challenge keeping up my energy with work, but I’m excited to have that outlet for my stress. I’m planning on making Thursday a hike as well to keep the mileage growth sustainable.
4 weeks into training, my fitness is growing. I’m proud of myself for working my way back from the flu and not getting to derailed (while also being respectful of my health). My fitness has gone from 22-27 in the last week, up from 12 at my lowest earlier this fall.
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