American River Parkway Half Marathon Training Week 16: 4/24-4/30

This was it. This was the week for my goal half marathon. Week 16 is in the books and I finished the American River Parkway half with a PR! I'm happy I got it but I'm not going to lie because I was actually a little disappointed since I was hoping and targeting for a faster a time. I believe the weather and not hydrating enough was a factor and I will have more details in my race recap later this week. Even though I did not get the time I was targeting, I am happy and very appreciative that I got it especially because I knew I tried my best. There will always be other half marathons to improve so I'm not too worried.

Here's a recap of what I did last week following Coach Dawn's plan:

American River Parkway Half Marathon Training Week 15: 4/17-4/23

Week 15 of training for the American River Parkway Half Marathon is in the books and went well! I did all my running workouts and felt good about them so I am happy about that. I can't believe that the half marathon is this weekend! I am excited and a bit nervous. I just need to trust my training and hope that race day goes well!

Here's a recap of last week's workouts following Coach Dawn's plan:

American River Parkway Half Marathon Training Week 14: 4/10-4/16

Week 14 is peak week of training according to my coach and it went great! Got in all my running workouts in and did fairly well. I pretty much hit all my paces except for the speed workout on Tuesday. I am trying my best and that's what matters. Less than two weeks before my goal half marathon!

Here's a recap of last week's workouts following Coach Dawn's plan:

American River Parkway Half Marathon Training Week 13: 4/3-4/9

Another good week of training is in the books. After being a bit upset in my first speed workout on Tuesday, the second speed workout went great! My long run was so so. Even with the not so great long run I think I'm getting faster even if I don't always hit the paces. Last week I did get around to writing up my Rock'n'Roll San Francisco race recap and you can check it out here. Overall a nice week and even got in a hike with the fam, so all is good!

Here's a recap of last week's workouts following Coach Dawn's plan:

American River Parkway Half Marathon Training Week 12: 3/27-4/2

 

It was a great week of running! Got to hang out with my sister most of the week and participated in my first mud run on Sunday. The mud run was so much fun! I'm pretty happy with the runs this week even with having to cut one of the runs short due to traveling and being in L.A for spring break. Even got a hike in with the fam on Saturday so it was busy productive week. :)

Here's a recap of last week's workouts following Coach Dawn's plan:

American River Parkway Half Marathon Training Week 11: 3/20-3/26

Another great week of training for the American River Parkway half marathon next month! I got in all my workouts and this week was even better because this weekend was my birthday and also the Rock'n'Roll San Francisco Half marathon. My sister came down to run it and my friend Lenora also joined in the fun. 

Here's a recap of last week's workouts following Coach Dawn's plan:

American River Parkway Half Marathon Training Week 10: 3/13-3/19

Another good week of training done! Seemed like an easier week with only one speed workout but I did get in 14 miles on Sunday making it 34 miles for the week. I got to relax some this weekend with Hubby and the kiddos watching some of the March Madness basketball games in Sacramento. Overall a good week!

Here's a recap of last week's workouts following Coach Dawn's plan:

American River Parkway Half Marathon Training Week 9: 3/6-3/12

Week 9 of half marathon training is done and it went well! I was unexpectedly sore after Monday's cross training workout (we did a lot of leg work) and I ran afterwards which probably wasn't the best idea. But other than changing a couple of workouts due to being sore (Tuesday & Wednesday's) , I got all my workouts in and met my paces in my plan. We even got a family hike in on Saturday which was great!

Here's a recap of last week's workouts following Coach Dawn's plan:

American River Parkway Half Marathon Training Week 8: 2/27-3/5

Last week was a great week! Got all my workouts in and ran a race on Saturday, the Davis Lucky Run 10 mile race and it went really well! The weekend was a busy one and I'm happy to say that Hubby is feeling a lot better. Maybe we will get in an outdoor adventure with him next weekend.

Here's a recap of last week's workouts following Coach Dawn's plan:

American River Parkway Half Marathon Training Week 7: 2/20-2/26

Week 7 of half marathon training went really well! I got in all my workouts in and pretty much hit all my paces in the schedule. Unfortunately Hubby started to feel crummy again on Wednesday so no new outdoor adventures for a while until he is better. However, I am fortunate to to still have running as my "me" time during such a busy week.

Here's a recap of last week's workouts following Coach Dawn's plan:

American River Parkway Half Marathon Training Week 6: 2/13-2/19

Another decent week of training for the American River Parkway Half marathon is in the books. I got in all my running workouts but missed a cross training day due to my son's 6th birthday. It was also a busy weekend with his birthday party and both boys basketball games. 

Here's a recap of last week's workouts following Coach Dawn's plan:

American River Parkway Half Marathon Training Week 5: 2/6-2/12

Week 5 of training went really well! I ran my first race on Sunday as a training run and was very happy with how it went. I got in my cross training workouts along with all the scheduled runs so I'm happy. The only bummer of the week was Hubby getting sick, which ruined our plans for any outdoor adventures over the weekend. 

Here's a recap of last week's workouts following Coach Dawn's training plan:

American River Parkway Half Marathon Training Week 4: 1/30-2/5

Week 4 of training has been good! I was worried at one point since I missed a workout due to a sick kiddo but thankfully I made it up the next day. I'm happy I hit my paces and also got in two days of cross-training.

Here's a recap of last week's workouts following Coach Dawn's plan:

American River Parkway Half Marathon Training Week 3: 1/23-1/29

Week 3 of half marathon training has been good! If you missed my 2017 Running Race Schedule post, I mentioned that my goal half marathon race was cancelled (Pony express Half) but luckily I found a backup race that was the same weekend, the American River Parkway half marathon. I'm on track for training for that and still hoping to PR! I'm happy I got all my workouts in this week and met all of my scheduled paces!

Here's a recap of last week's workouts following Coach Dawn's plan: