Tuesday, December 31, 2013

Tink Tuesday: Double Digits!


My training for Tink has been sad, to say the least. The last half I ran was the Disneyland Half over Labor Day in September. Since then it's been on and off. I had a handful of 6 mile runs, including a 10k PR in October. But after that.... not so much. The chilly fall weather made me not want to run outside, so I joined my local gym. I've been averaging a few 3-4 mile runs per week with my longest being 7 miles about 2 weeks ago. 

Weekly Recap
Tues: 2 miles
Wed: rest
Thurs: 4 miles
Fri: rest
Sat: rest
Sun: 10 miles
Mon: rest

Christmas Eve, I went for a quick run with my husband. It was the first time in over a month that I had run outside. I think I got so used to running on a treadmill that the moving scenery and wind made me dizzy! 

It's become a tradition for my cousins and I to go on a run together the morning after a holiday (Thanksgiving, Christmas). It was an easy 4 miler through my Grandma's scenic neighborhood. 

This Sunday I had my long run. I kept seeing the "Countdown to Tink" number get smaller and smaller  and smaller and with just 18 days until I leave for Disneyland, I knew I needed to get some serious mileage in. My initial plan was for 8 miles, with 10 miles next Sunday. Not ideal for my first double-digit run since September to be only two weeks before the Tink half, but it would have to do. 

The husband went with me and figured we'd only make it 6 miles. Challenge accepted! I knew I wanted to complete at least 8, but I was feeling pretty good. No hip pain! (If you'll recall, my hip has been bothering me lately, even to the point of hurting when I wasn't running. I got a foam roller and started stretching religiously.) 

I got this Gaiam foam roller from Target.

I ended up going 10 miles! I'll adjust my training plan to do 8 miles next week. I feel a lot more prepared to run a half in 3 weeks. :) 

My running app says 10 miles...

But my FitBit says a little over 9.... Hmm... I *may* need to adjust my FitBit settings.


How is your training going? I know there are a lot of WDW Marathon and Tink Half Weekenders out there! 

5 comments:

  1. It's getting so close! Glad you got 10 done! Whatcha wearing for the race???

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    1. I still have no idea what I'm going to wear. I have my regular clothes, but I keep debating if I want to wear a costume for the 10k or half (I have one for the 5k). Not much time to decide, huh?

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  2. Great job, Kim! Foam rollers really are awesome for getting those kinks out of your muscles! 2.5 weeks!! Doing a costume reveal on your blog before the race?

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    1. I haven't decided on if I'm doing a costume for the 10k or half. I'm so last minute! I might do a 5k costume reveal, but it really only makes sense if I have all the pieces together and I won't have them until the day of (my friend has them).

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