Dopey Readiness Update

Find your balance

This week marks the Build phase of my Dopey Training. Figured since I've been a bit slack during the Base Phase I thought I'd test myself and see where I am in my fitness. 

I am happy to say I have successfully completed my first 4 back-to-back runs! WOOHOO!!!

Day One: 5K (3.1 miles)
Done! I love short runs as these are my body weight training sessions. I like to call them my 5K Crazy Runs. They consist of a 1 mile warm up, followed by a 1 mile body weight calisthenics every quarter mile, finish with a 1 mile cool down. I get to kill two birds with one stone (HIIT + Cardio)

Day Two: 10K (6.2 miles)
Done! Nice and easy negative split. I surprised myself as I didn't intend on doing it as a speed run. But the mood struck me and I answered.

Day Three: 12.8K (8 miles)
Done...but it was ugly. Guess the first two days took it's toll on me. But I got it done. 

Day Four: 22.5K (14 miles)
Done...now this one was interesting.  I intended on running 16 miles but I detoured from the Road Run to Trail Run and Bridge Repeats. So in my mind, with effort, I completed the 16 miles. It was exhausting and my legs were grateful when I was done.

Overall, I'm pretty happy with my progress. With 4 back-to-back runs, I was able to complete 31.3 miles and still have a smile on my face. My run nutrition and hydration are spot on. My daily eating habits are getting better. I'm getting the right amount of rest. But most importantly, I'm finding my balance.

At this stage, I'm feeling confident I am on the right track. I have some strength, endurance, and flexibility work to complete but with time on my side, I know I can achieve my goal. After all there are still 129 days to go.