I'm not entirely to the off-season, I still have one more Mother's Day 5K to go, but I'm nearly there. I've had a really busy running season this year with 8 races between November and May. I ran my first two 1/2 Marathon, and ran both much faster than I anticipated. I also stepped up and did two trail runs. I had a goal of running races longer than 10Ks and am happy to report that I completed both a 12K (Sabino Sunset Run), and an 8 mile trail run (Arizona Trail Run). Overall I'm happy with my running and glad to know that I can really step up my game when I want to.
I also figured out the gear:
I finally found a pair of shoes I want to wear until I die: Brooks Cascadia 6
My favorite hands down running bottoms: anything from skirtsports. Love their stuff
Finally found a sports bra that works!: Moving Comfort Fiona
Found a hydration belt: my Nathan belt is wonderful and I can't imagine running with out it
Major accomplishments:
-getting in the long runs. I always had an excuse not to do them until I trained for the HM. Then I discovered that I like long, slow runs. I haven't been doing as many of them recently, but I'm blaming it on the heat and the dissertation. I look forward to incorporating long runs into my weekly training plans.
-completing 2 Half Marathon, one just under 2 hours and one just over 2 hours. Really, I'm amazed with myself.
-getting comfortable running at least 20, and generally 25+ miles a week. I like that, I'm going to keep it up.
Things I skimped on and wish I hadn't:
-interval and speed work. I tried to do it, I really did, but I have some sort of mental block to actually doing the work outs. I like them when I do them but avoided them if possible. I need to get over this
Goals for next season (Fall -Spring):
-regular speed work
-keep the long runs
-more trail running
-no race goals yet, but they'll come soon
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