I’m in the midst of training for the DC Half Marathon in March. It’s been almost 2 years since I’ve trained and run a race (I say that because I’ve crapped out on training for 2 marathons inbetween) and while it’s good to get back to things, I forgot just how much time running takes up!

Case in point- since I hit snooze this morning and didn’t get to the gym until 6:25 this morning I only had time for about 3 miles this morning, so I’ll have to run the other mile tonight. I’m so tired….so tired. And it’s only Tuesday and there are two more 6 am wake up calls on the agenda!

I realized I hadn’t put my plan of attack up for the week! Here’s what I’ve got going on:

Monday-Run 4 AM, Bar Method PM
Tuesday-Run 4 AM
Wednesday-Bar Method AM
Thursday-Bar Method AM, 6 miles PM
Friday-OFF
Saturday- Bar Method in NYC!
Sunday-likely off since I’ll be in the city

And here’s the menu plan of attack:

Monday-Roasted Shrimp and Broccoli (yeah, I had a severe case of ‘I just want milk and peanut butter’ a few times last week so here it is this week! The good news is that it was frozen so it didn’t go bad!)
Tuesday-leftovers, trying not to eat at Book Club
Wednesday- Turkey Meatballs!
Thursday-Leftovers
Friday-Sunday- big city!

I don’t know if it’s the increase in my very small mileage or the combination of Bar Method and running, but my quads and hips are SO sore. Any suggestions for how to stretch them out?