Dopey Training Week 2: Let’s Do This (Again)!

Week 1 of Dopey Challenge training is officially complete—and I lived to tell the tale!

Let’s be honest, Week 1 wasn’t exactly glamorous. There were early alarms, lots of stretching, and a few internal arguments with myself about why this challenge seemed like a good idea. But I laced up, showed up, and (mostly) stuck to the plan. So, we’re calling it a win.

Week 1 Highlights:

• I didn’t miss a single run. Did I run fast? No. But I ran. Victory!

• I remembered how to hydrate like a responsible adult (hello, electrolyte packets).

• I resisted the urge to reward every run with a baked good. (Okay, most runs.)

  
  

What’s on the Menu?

This week I’m keeping meals simple, low glycemic, and full of fuel. Think chia pudding with raspberries, turkey meatballs with whole grain pasta, and enough veggies to make a rabbit proud. Snacks are dialed in to keep my energy steady—nuts, cheese, and more than a few rice cakes with peanut butter. I’ve got a full menu prepped, and so far my fridge looks like a Pinterest board (the "realistic" kind, not the fancy ones).

What’s the Workout Plan?

In addition to the Dopey Week 2 run schedule, I’m adding full-body strength training (yes, my muscles are mad), Pilates with the ring and ball (hello, core muscles I forgot I had), and lots of stretching. It’s all about building endurance without falling apart by Thursday. So far, so good… kind of.

And now, here we are—rolling into Week 2 with a little soreness, a lot of determination, and the firm belief that coffee counts as a recovery drink.

One week down. Just a few more to go (like, 25-ish). No big deal.

Let’s do this.

In case you are feeling a bit overwhelmed, here is my plan for the week.

Meal Plan and workour schedule for week 2.pdf

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