a little speed never hurt anyone
Last night after posting my crazy girls weekend photos to our group Shutterfly account (great way to share pics), I raced off to catch the runners for a little SPEED workout. After Wednesday's bootcamp (and a really difficult one at that-i was POURING sweat the entire time), these legs were a bit sore and I just wasn't feeling that cold weather. But like I've said before, showing up is the most important part.
Once I got there, I headed out for a little warm up mile and a few strides. Then we were off. Workout: 2 miles @ 1/2 marathon pace (a little faster than tempo), 2 min active rest, 2 miles @ 1/2 marathon pace, 1 mile cool down. There's always a short and long option offered by our coach and I typically attempt the long. After all, if you don't make the whole thing...no sweat. But most of the time I stick with it.
As usual, my brain said "that second 2 miler is not happening." But after the legs finished the first two miles, I knew I could crank out one more round. I didn't wear a watch (because a. I couldn't find it and b. I'm not addicted to my times), but believe I heard coach yell a 7:36 mile at one point and probably somewhere around 7:45 for the last mile.
The point is, I don't care if I'm on pace (I was going too fast for my typical 1/2 marathon speed anyway), but I knew I was pushing myself harder than if I were to just head off on a four mile run on my own. Needless to say, the short little 15 min jaunt with the dog this morning reminded me how hard I was pushing it. And who doesn't love to feel the burn?
This weekend I've got on the want to do list:
- date with manfriend (dinner and bowling/movie)
- moving dresser and nightstand from old place
- boot camp workout
- meal planning for next week or two
- run and coffee w/ runners
- push ups
- Dave Farmar yoga podcast
What's on your list, lovelies?
Once I got there, I headed out for a little warm up mile and a few strides. Then we were off. Workout: 2 miles @ 1/2 marathon pace (a little faster than tempo), 2 min active rest, 2 miles @ 1/2 marathon pace, 1 mile cool down. There's always a short and long option offered by our coach and I typically attempt the long. After all, if you don't make the whole thing...no sweat. But most of the time I stick with it.
As usual, my brain said "that second 2 miler is not happening." But after the legs finished the first two miles, I knew I could crank out one more round. I didn't wear a watch (because a. I couldn't find it and b. I'm not addicted to my times), but believe I heard coach yell a 7:36 mile at one point and probably somewhere around 7:45 for the last mile.
The point is, I don't care if I'm on pace (I was going too fast for my typical 1/2 marathon speed anyway), but I knew I was pushing myself harder than if I were to just head off on a four mile run on my own. Needless to say, the short little 15 min jaunt with the dog this morning reminded me how hard I was pushing it. And who doesn't love to feel the burn?
This weekend I've got on the want to do list:
- date with manfriend (dinner and bowling/movie)
- moving dresser and nightstand from old place
- boot camp workout
- meal planning for next week or two
- run and coffee w/ runners
- push ups
- Dave Farmar yoga podcast
What's on your list, lovelies?
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On my agenda: relaxing weekend with the bf, cooking, staying IN, oh and uhh...running 18 miles? oof! haha ;) have a good wkend!!!
This weekend I NEED to play catch-up with schoolwork and readings. I'm slowly falling behind! I'm also going to Bikram yoga tomorrow (for the 2nd time ever) and doing a longish run of 9-miles on Sunday.
Have a fab weekend, love! XO
My to do list for the weekend is finishing my giveaway scarf, and maybe the hat, too. Other than that, I need to work on some future posts and probably clean/iron. We'll see how much of the cleaning/ironing I get to!
Have a fantastic weekend!!