PLANNED MILES: RUN AS YOU FEEL WEEK
COMPLETED MILES: ???
We're getting there!!! Finally, this half marathon is next week. Since nothing really interesting has happened during this training week, I guess that I'll do random thoughts about running and fitness.
RUNNING
-While the One City Half Marathon is less than a week away, I have to Gob (from Arrested Development) myself:
Why? Bib pick-up is on Friday, and I have to arrive at the parking site by 6 am to catch the shuttle to the start line. That’s not an issue, but Newport News is about 45 minutes away (and 33 miles) from where I live. Basically, I have to make TWO Newport-VA Beach round trips in the span of two days. Forget free parking, could I also get a gas voucher? Hey, these are the things we do to get a tech shirt and a medal. 😉 Regarding race day, I wonder if I should stay with a family member who lives a little close to Newport News.
-At this point, it’s kind of “it is what it is.” I’m pretty much going to do this run as a run-as-you-feel half marathon.
-Since my local rec center is closed until March 1st, I had the opportunity to check out a couple of other Virginia Beach rec centers. I’ll say VB Parks & Rec overall has done a great job with its rec centers because they definitely have improved since I was a youngin’ living in the Old Dominion state.
-One LOL during one of my rec center experiences. Um, why the hell is the stretching area in front of two single-user restrooms?
I don’t know who was more embarrassed: 1. me, who was engaged in multiple weird and awkward yoga poses, or 2. the people going in and out of the restroom? Maybe I was more embarrassed because I would assume the regulars are used to it. 😉 Oh, I gotta give the rec centers mad props (do people still use that term?) for having free lockers.
Again, when I was a youngin, I remember pissing off my parents by realizing that I had to put something in or take something out of a locker AFTER closing. Back in the day, the lockers were 25 cents (and you had to use quarters) every time you locked it.
-Danza Kuduro probably is one of my favorite go-to songs when starting a cardio (eg running, spinning) workout.
-During my self-directed spin workout, I had the opportunity to hear different versions of "Gloria" in three different languages (English, Italian - the original, and Spanish). It's kind of funny because my 6hr playlist was on shuffle, but it played all three versions within a 45 min workout.
Long Run Chronicles:
Eh, nothing to report here.
INTERMITTENT FASTING:
No major updates. However, I’m not sure if I’m looking forward to my weigh-in on the 1st
TRAINING PLAN:
Goals for the week:
-You know what? No goals this week. 😉
-I lied. Investigate some spring half marathons. Since we are traveling to Spain in April, I want to shoot for another half marathon in May. Actually, I should double to check to see if there will be any races of interest held during our visit. Unfortunately, I already checked, and Rock n Roll Madrid occurs the week after our trip.
Long Run Playlist:
I think my playlist for my upcoming half marathon (errrr, I mean half marathons) is ready. Actually, I take that back because I would like to add a few Broadway musical tunes to this playlist. It seems as if taking things back is a theme for this week’s training update.