I managed to get in a 4 mile walk in 103 temps, and my first really good interval training on Friday, but since Monday those have been my only "real" runs. And one was a walk! Today I did a 2 hour trail ride in the am and I think will sneak in some rock climbing this evening.
I think I figured out the intervals I should be running and the entire premise of the workout makes a lot more sense. I'm now doing 1 mile warm up, .35 miles at 9 min/mi pace, recovery jog for 90 sec. Repeat 4 times total. 1 mile warm down.
Anyway, summer has broken in Tuscon! The high today is 92 and we have the a/c off. We slept with all the windows open last night. It could not be more beautiful. It's nice to have the house open again and I can't wait to run in the low, comfortable, mid- 80s temperatures :)
So far, I really enjoy 1/2 marathon training. I'm thinking of looking for another race in February just so that I can start a training course again. I like running just for the hell of it - and can't wait to be able to get back into running trails this winter - but I really appreciate having a running plan and schedule. I am getting some knee wonkiness, esp after long treadmill runs. Hopefully this week's light mileage will give my body some recovery time.
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