My Inner Shakti

finding strength in everyday things

  • Home
  • Privacy Policy
  • About Me
  • Recipes
  • Restaurants

Half Marathon Training Week 5 + Personal Running Questions

written by Parita 5 Comments

I FINALLY feel like I’ve found my groove with training.  And surprisingly it has less to do with my runs and more to do with my attitude.  After feeling like every week was subpar, I’ve given up on my quest for running perfection and am embracing each training day with a “I’m going to do the best I can” attitude.  So far so good.

With that, here’s what week 5 looked like:

Monday – 4.5 mile run
Tuesday – 3.25 mile run
Wednesday – Full body strength training
Thursday – Lots of dancing
Friday – Lots of dancing
Saturday – Rest
Sunday – 7 mile run

I’m counting all the dancing I did on Thursday and Friday as workouts because my legs told me to!  Also, Sunday’s 7 mile run was super slow and just what I needed.  Slow and steady wins the race…or so they say!

running

Personal Running Questions

I found these running questions while doing some blog research the other day and thought it would be fun to share my answers.  Enjoy!

Best run ever:  I’ve been running for a long time now so it’s hard to pick my best run ever.  But if I had to choose, I would say the 6 miler I ran a couple of weeks ago is definitely up there.  I went into that run absolutely dreading it and feeling completely off kilter.  But I pushed through and ran faster and stronger than ever.  Good times!

Three words that describe my running:  Satisfying.  Steady.  Personal.

My go-to running outfit is:  Shorts/capris and a tank top.  And a headband.  Can’t run without my headband!

Quirky habit while running:  Running is my me time, so every now and then I talk to myself…out loud.

Morning, midday, evening:  Morning, especially during this time of year in Miami.  It’s magical!

I won’t run outside when it’s: Humid.  Trust me, it sucks!

Worst injury and how I got over it:  I experienced severe knee pain while training for my first half, but my stubborn self never actually went to the doctor to get it checked out.  Instead, I bought new running and kept running.  Bad decision!  I eventually made my way to an orthopedic doc and got an MRI on my knee.  The prognosis wasn’t as bad as I thought it was going to be.  I have some wear and tear but nothing that warrants surgery.  The doctor told me to strengthen the muscles in my legs and balance out my running with low impact exercises.  That was about two years ago, and I haven’t experienced that kind of pain in a while so I’m doing ok!

I felt most like a badass runner when: I finished my first half marathon.  I was exhausted but oh so proud!

Next race is: Miami Half Marathon on January 25th.

Potential running goal for 2015:  Another half-marathon!

Your turn: Do you consider yourself a runner?  What’s a quirky running/exercise habit of yours?

Related Posts

  • The 2015 Miami Half MarathonThe 2015 Miami Half Marathon
  • Half Marathon Training – Week 12 + 13Half Marathon Training – Week 12 + 13
  • Half Marathon Training – Weeks 9 and 10Half Marathon Training – Weeks 9 and 10
  • Half Way Through Half Marathon Training (Week 6)Half Way Through Half Marathon Training (Week 6)
  • Half Marathon Training (Week 4) and Gaiam TVHalf Marathon Training (Week 4) and Gaiam TV

Written on December 3, 2014 Related:Running, Workout

Comments

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    CommentLuv badgeShow more posts

    This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

  1. Liz @ I Heart Vegetables says

    December 3, 2014 at 7:41 am

    It sounds like your training is going well!!! I ran a half marathon a couple of years ago so I was running a lot then, but I haven’t done much since!
    Liz @ I Heart Vegetables recently posted…What I Ate in the New HouseMy Profile

    Reply
    • myinnershakti says

      December 6, 2014 at 8:55 pm

      It’s going well! Not at all according to my original plan, but well! 🙂

      Reply
  2. Pragati // Simple Medicine says

    December 3, 2014 at 3:52 pm

    I have a hard time considering myself a runner. I think it’s because I’m slow and I’ve been so inconsistent lately. I really need to get back on the running bandwagon because I have a race in February. Your posts have been really inspiring! I’m sure your half is going to be phenomenal!

    Reply
    • myinnershakti says

      December 6, 2014 at 8:54 pm

      You’re a runner! No matter how “slow” or fast you are. If you put one foot in front of the other and just go, you’re a runner! 🙂

      Reply

Trackbacks

  1. Half Way Through Half Marathon Training (Week 6) - My Inner Shakti says:
    December 10, 2014 at 5:31 am

    […] Week 1 Half Marathon Training Week 2 Half Marathon Training Week 3 Half Marathon Training Week 4 Half Marathon Training Week 5 Half Marathon Training […]

    Reply
Welcome to My Inner Shakti! This is my little corner of the internet where I explore and share more about the things that give me my inner strength. I hope you stick around! Read More Here...
Subscribe to MIS

Sign up now to receive all the latest from My Inner Shakti straight to your inbox!

Follow me on Feedly!

follow us in feedly

LOVE my blog!

Follow on Bloglovin

categories

Archives

Top Posts!

  • My Experience with Apple Cider Vinegar
  • An Honest Review of “Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead”
  • 5 Ways to Incorporate Coconut Oil into Your Beauty Routine
  • 30 Random Blog Post Ideas
  • Acne Update: Jojoba Oil + Tea Tree Oil
  • Reframing Your Strengths and Weaknesses
  • Friday Stuff - Big Feelings, Work Projects, Furniture, and the Weekend
  • BIG News + Weekend Stuff
  • The State of My Skin + Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream
  • How to Crisp Up a Tortilla

Follow me on Instagram!

Copyright ©2023, My Inner Shakti. All Rights Reserved. Custom design by Pixel Me Designs