I helped my mom move this past weekend (moving = cross training, right?) which meant no internet since Friday. Here are my work out accountability reports:
Friday - intervals. 5 min warm up; .25 intervals at 9:15 speed followed by 1 min recovery jog. Repeat for 30 min total. 1 mi warm down. Def harder than my last interval work out.
Sat and Sunday - moving days!
Monday - Another 8.5 miles long run. This one was more comfortable than the last - no cramping and cooler temps b/c I ran inside. But it was also boring and slower. I ran 10:54 min pace average, where last week I was closer to 10:30 pace in warmer temperatures. I did a 90 sec walk break every 2 miles to simulate the water station breaks I'll get during the HM. The walk breaks are really good for preventing cramping and joint issues. I noticed what gets really tired on my during my long runs are my quads. They hurt and feel heavy. I wonder if I need to work on building the muscle. I also did a Hammer Gel Espresso flavor after running for 60 min. Tasted fine and no GI response.
I really like the TM for intervals and short runs b/c ti forces me to keep a steady pace. However, I think I may actually run faster outside where I can adjust my speed per my body's needs. It means my pace is less consistent, but I tend to go faster. I'm really surprised that being in the a/c doesn't make for faster running.
Today is a slow recovery run. I'm going to try to sneak it in in the afternoon before French at 6:30. Aiming for outside for the change of scenery, but it's supposed to be 104F (40C) at 5 pm and that seems a little, I don't know, crazy?
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