I am getting ready to go for my morning run and I am thrilled that it is above freezing. Okay, it says "feels like 29" but still, that is a far cry from the 11 degrees I have grown accustomed to. Does this mean I get to say goodbye to the treadmill soon? Boy do I hope so. I know it is only March so we will get another good snowstorm or 2, but I feel like the coldness and darkness are finally starting to subside.
I am running the Madison Shamrock Shuffle this weekend. I can't tell you how much I am looking forward to toeing the line and racing - it's been a LONG time. SS is a hard, hilly race, but draws a great crowd and has some terrific energy. I really have NO idea what time I'll be able to pull off, but it should be a lot of fun.
My training is remaining relatively light, but I am no longer battered and beat up. Hopefully that will translate to a decent showing in Boston.
I had a big presentation on Friday in the Wisconsin Dells. It went over well. It is always funny though. I was thinking of Sage's post regarding how you come off through your blog. I always wonder what I sound like when I am standing in front of a group of people talking.
I still have a darn head cold. I am not surprised though. Head colds always seem to hang on to me this time of year. Hopefully after this week of tropical temps I will improve. :)
Last Week's Recap:
M: rest / arms
T: unplanned rest - worked from 5 am - after 8. No time to run. Core
W: 9.7 (8:57) / core. It was FREEZING! High was in the mid 30s, but it was 12 when I was out there.
Come on Spring!!
R: 9.6 with 6 x .5 miles / .25 mi recovery (paces: 7:02, 7:01, 7:12, 7:02, 7:01, 6:59) / core
F: 5.5 easy (9:23) - completely forgot to turn on my alarm, so I actually got to run in the daylight / arms!
Sa: 9.7 with 8 striders (9:18 - I was EXHAUSTED after spending the night in the Dells with my kids (who were up ALL night long) and a bit dehydrated from all the time in the water park / core.
Su: 16.15 (9:01) - ran it progressively. First 8 miles slow (9:10-9:25 pace); second 8 miles progressively faster, finishing at 7:3x pace. Beautiful running weather. Still a bit tired though (son up all night coughing).
Total: 50
T: unplanned rest - worked from 5 am - after 8. No time to run. Core
W: 9.7 (8:57) / core. It was FREEZING! High was in the mid 30s, but it was 12 when I was out there.
Come on Spring!!R: 9.6 with 6 x .5 miles / .25 mi recovery (paces: 7:02, 7:01, 7:12, 7:02, 7:01, 6:59) / core
F: 5.5 easy (9:23) - completely forgot to turn on my alarm, so I actually got to run in the daylight / arms!
Sa: 9.7 with 8 striders (9:18 - I was EXHAUSTED after spending the night in the Dells with my kids (who were up ALL night long) and a bit dehydrated from all the time in the water park / core.
Su: 16.15 (9:01) - ran it progressively. First 8 miles slow (9:10-9:25 pace); second 8 miles progressively faster, finishing at 7:3x pace. Beautiful running weather. Still a bit tired though (son up all night coughing).
Total: 50
2 comments:
Hey Mindi, nice week! It's good to hear that you are feeling better at this point in your training, not so tired like before. I think that's a great sign for the race (Boston)! Good luck this weekend and have fun. What distance is the race?
Thanks!! It is a 10k (my worst distance). It is a very fun race and the weather should be decent! :)
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