Ready To Run The 2013 Cherry Blossom 10 Miler (Week 6 Training Log)

Here I am on the eve of the Cherry Blossom 10 Miler. After a week on Allegra I don’t feel as “ready” as I might have two weeks ago, but my race energy is building. I am really excited that the cherry blossoms should be in peak bloom tomorrow–one upside of our unseasonably cold Spring, which kept the blossoms trying to stay warm in their buds until this week.

I mixed up my training schedule this week to run Monday and Wednesday and added a few sessions with Rodney Yee.

Monday
AM Dog Walk: 1 mile
Neighborhood run: 6 miles (57:50, 9:38 min/mi)
My Zippearz earbuds died during this run! I noticed that the cord was frayed near the piece that plugs into my nano. While I have liked Zippearz, I decided to give Yurbuds a try, and added a trip to Best Buy to my list of things to do before the race.

Tuesday
AM Dog Walk: 1 mile
Weights: ITB Rehab Routine and supersets strength routine

Wednesday
50 min treadmill workout: 15 min w/u, 3o min 2/1 speed intervals, 5 min c/d

Thursday
AM Dog Walk: 1 mile
Rodney Yee: Twists program from my AM Yoga for Your Week DVD

Friday
AM Dog Walk: 1 mile
20 min treadmill: test run in my new Saucony Kinvara 4

(Saucony sent me these shoes to review, so more on them later!)

Saturday
AM Dog Walk: 1 mile
Rodney Yee: Twists program from my AM Yoga for Your Week DVD

Race Preparations

• Race outfit: I’ve decided on my CW-X compression shorts, Zensah leg sleeves, and Mizunos, but I don’t know what shirt to wear. Last year I wore a short-sleeve tech shirt and was fine, but it’s colder this year. But I hate being warm during a race. ….
• Race morning fuel: Kashi whole grain waffle with sliced banana and drizzle of syrup. I will bring a crunchy granola bar in case I get hungry closer to race time.
• Race hydration: I will fill my water bottle with ice and Gatorade (red fruit punch).
• Playlist: I really wish I’d taken the time to make a new playlist. My current playlists are over a year old! Maybe I will suck it up and spend a few hours on iTunes tonight.
• Race day logistics: My husband will drop me off and pick me up. The race starts at 7:30 (elite start is at 7:20) so I think I want to arrive at 6:30/6:45. I always get to races too early but I get fidgety at home.
• Race meet-ups: I hope to meet up with some D.C. area runner/bloggers. Look for me around the warm-up stage @ 6:45.

Did I forget anything?