I realized these last few days, I am nothing without a training plan. Sad, isn’t it?! I mean, I still have gone out for a couple of runs… But without a schedule to look at and check off days, I just don’t know what I’m supposed to run, and instead just sort of easy run for whatever amount of time I feel like….
That’s perfectly fine, but not when you have races coming up. Even though a 10k is less than half the distance of my last race, I’m trying to speed up this Spring/Summer… So I need to focus somewhat 
So I got down to brass tax and pounded out a training plan for the NYRR Mini 10k on June 9th! Something to keep me on track for a nice time Fact, I’ve run several 5ks, a 1 miler, a 10 miler, and a half — never the 10k though! I’m excited to though, because in both my 10 miler and my half marathon I found myself really feeling awesome at the 10k point, so I’m excited to TRY to kick it up a notch during a 10k! 
For the rest of the weekend I’m going to just keep cruisin to what my body is feelin! 
Monday starts my training with a 3 Mile Easy run!
I’ve also learned that I need to have a string of small goals. I’m a race junkie more than a running junkie — haha — so I already signed up for a bunch of races, but I’ve quickly realized this week that’s a GOOD THING! It’s important to have mini goals along the way to the BIG ones. Kicking it back to the FUN at Warrior Dash will refresh my mind, refresh everything then, Having a good (to me) 10k time is a mini goal on the way to my bigger goal of sub 2:30 at RNR San Antonio which leads me to my BIGGEST goal of running my first marathon next spring!
How do you keep yourself motivated after your goal race?
I love mini goals too. In fact, my other tab is currently me looking for races on runningintheusa.com… Enjoy the 10K!
I totally need a race to keep me motivated! I like doing my own thing but then I get bored so I plan a race. Good luck with the 10K!
hmmm after an event since I dont run?
I relax. Chill. I just be for a bit and recharge.
Then I hit it alll again
I feel exactly the same way.. must have a plan! I stay motivated by signing up for the next big event!
I love having something else already planned. I like to space it out enough to know I’ll have some downtime after a big race, but I’m often doubly signed up for something. I used to not be that way, but that was when I would easily let myself get out of shape after a race.
I also need a plan; it really helps give that extra motivation and keep me on track. Having a running buddy (either physical or virtual) helps as well…a bit of friendly competition is always good for me!!
Having another race or goal is usually what keeps me motivated after a goal race. Lately, I have found that I must have a workout schedule if I want to see results in my training but I have had a hard time sticking to the plan – mainly because I’m too tired to workout every day. I’m glad I found your blog and excited to see you are coming to San Antonio for the RnR – I’m already signed up for the 1/2 in November!
Thank you!! I’m really excited for RnR San Antonio. I spent so much of my life there. All my dads side of the family lives there!
Great plan!! I struggle after races too – I’ve been without a goal for 2 mos & while I’ve been doing an ok job at being active, it hasn’t been focused on any specific “goals”. I should put together a race plan and just get back to doing it.
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