New Zealand Training Weeks 4-6

I can't believe it is already time for my second training update. Time is flying! In general that is, when I am actually running time doesn't seem to move very quickly.

Here is what I have been up to the past few weeks:

Week	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday	Sunday	Total Run
4	Run 6	Swim 1 hr	Metabolic 1 hr	Run 6 Race	Step 1 hr, strength	Metabolic 45m XT 30m	Run 7 + 6	25.1
5	Run 6	XT 1 hr	Run 4.3, XT 20m	Metabolic 1hr	Run 3, Step 45m	Metabolic 45m XT 30m	Run 6.11	19.3
6	Kickboxing 1 hr, Strength	Run 5.4	Run 3.3 XT 30m	Run 13	Step 45m, Strength	Metabolic 45m Run 2.2	Metabolic 45, Run 3.2	27

Notes:

• Week 5 was a cut-back week, which is why my running mileage is so low. My plan didn't have any built in, but I know that I need (both mentally and physically) a week with no long run once a month.
• The weather has not cooperated. We have had so much snow and ice that it hasn't been safe to run outside quite a few times. This is a bummer because a) it means I have to get up 40 minutes earlier to get to the gym and back and b) the treadmill sucks. Also, I've already lost a lot of my favorite routes for the winter because they aren't plowed.
• I am still struggling with my new job. I have to be there really early and I am on my feet all day. I either have to get up at 4 to run before work (when it is really dark, cold, and slippery) or wait and run after when my feet and legs are already tired.