Thank you for all of your comments on Friday’s post. It’s nice knowing that I’m not the only one with control issues 
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Monday: Morning- 1 mile run + 12 minutes on the Arc Trainer Evening- 1 hour walk with a friend
Tuesday: Tuesday’s Daily Workout + 15 minute walk
Wednesday: Rest
Thursday: Flip A Coin Workout (x3)
Friday: The 5-4-3-2-1 Workout
Saturday: 6.5 mile run (using the Galloway method)
Sunday: Rest
I was supposed to run 2 miles on Monday, but quickly realized that wouldn’t be smart — as soon as I got on the treadmill, my shins began throbbing. I also skipped Wednesday’s run because I woke up with a sore neck and back. The good thing is, I was still able to complete 6.5 miles on Saturday, and now I know that skipping a couple of runs won’t hurt my endurance.
I can’t believe that training is halfway over! As strange as it sounds, I am considering making this week a “no run” week. My shin splints aren’t showing much improvement, and I know it’s because I keep pushing through my long runs — mainly because I am afraid of skipping one. I am running the Pretty Muddy run next weekend, but other than that, I’m going to stick to cross training. We’ll see if it helps!
For someone who has issues with control, this is a very laid back and flexible plan. I think that it’s excellent for you both physically and mentally. Get those shins rested — if you don’t you might be sitting out of the race altogether.
And as someone who just crossed the finish line of her first half marathon today — the feeling when you cross that line is SO worth it!!
Thank you! And congrats on finishing your first half marathon!
It’s so important to your body! Hoping a week off will get you back to tiptop shape!
Thank you!
Do what makes you feel the best. You don’t lose endurance from a week. Believe me, I’m not running for 5 and I’m not too concerned with losing much endurance that way as long as I cross train. Do you run on a treadmill? That often creates more pressure on your shins.
I used to run on a treadmill, but I’ve been focusing more on outdoor runs now that it’s cool outside. You’re right — my shins do hurt worse when I’m on the treadmill, which is funny, because I always thought it’d be the opposite!