Half-marathon training – Week 11 – Step-back week

I’m currently enjoying Spring Break in Ottawa and well into training week 12 but I figure I better make my week 11 post before I forget what I did last week!

Week 11 corresponded to the UDub winter quarter exam week and even though I didn’t have any exams I changed my schedule a bit and made it a step-back week. I ran a total of only 14 miles (4.5+4.5+5). My Wednesday cross training was a rare trip to the gym where I did some time on an elliptical machine and then some weight training. I really wish I could fit more weight training into my regular routine. I missed Saturday’s workout because I spent the day flying between Vancouver and Ottawa. Then on Sunday I ran my 5 mile “long run” on the treadmill in my parent’s basement. I’m not a huge fan of running on treadmills but it did keep perfect pace for me (12 min/mile) and I didn’t have to brave the Ottawa March weather!