The trials and tribulations of an average runner in the midwest. It's about running, life and everything in between.
Thursday, February 21, 2008
Another Mid-week Update
It has been a better week than last week so far. Last week had me doing a lot of traveling and in a lot of meetings, so I only squeezed in two runs. This week I have run on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. I had planned to run today at lunch time, but I wasn't feeling it. I was feeling tired and I thought it best to take a rest day, so that is what I am doing. I have moved my run to tomorrow. I had a great run yesterday - my speed is slowly coming back to me. I paced my 3.5 mile run at 8:13/mile... not too shabby.
My upcoming trail run is just a mere 16 days away. Could be interesting... if the trails are snow covered like they were last weekend, it will be a workout for sure. I am still not sure if I will do just a 5k or go for the 15k... I am leaning towards the 15k though - especially since the first trail run is a (relatively) easy course.
The good news is that for a 12 week half marathon training program, I do not have to start official training until Monday the 25th... so I am getting a good base to start from. I still haven't made up my mind 100% about the Half Marathon, but it is on my race calendar for now.
Saturday, February 16, 2008
Enjoying the weather
I was actually able to get out for a run today. It was beautifully sunny, temps right around 42 degrees and a slight breeze. I began my run just like last weeks - starting with paved surface and then changing shoes and switching to the trails. I did find myself overdressed about 2 miles into my run, luckily it was only my hat and gloves that needed to be removed. I kept a good pace for the first part (8:50/mile) but found myself very slow on the trails (closer to 9:50/mile). I think the fact that they were snow covered still and there were a lot of hidden wash-outs from the previous weeks rains made for my slower pace... but I was sure feeling drained by then end, so maybe it was my overdoing it during the week. Overall mileage for the run: 7.5. I am not even sure where I am supposed to be for training for the half marathon in May. I don't think I am as close as I should be, so I may need to re-evaluate.
That is all for now. Happy running...
Friday, February 15, 2008
Three Weeks and Counting...
Only three weeks until my first planned Trail Run Race of the year. I have lots of training to do between now and then, but I am doing better than I would have expected. I am undecided if I'll attempt the 15k or just go for the 5k in my first run.
This week I got two lunchtime runs in, which was all I was able to squeeze in. I spent all day Wednesday up in Michigan and then all day today in Batesville, Indiana, so that left me Tuesday and Thursday. One of my runs should have been an easy run, but for both I decided to run as hard and fast as I could since I really only have 30 minutes on a treadmill. I am looking forward to a run this weekend. I am hoping for 7 - 8 miles, half on roads and the other half on trails - just like last weekend.
My weartesting is going well. I am not sure I am putting on as many miles as I had hoped (or as many as they would like), but I guess we'll see.
Oh... I forgot to give my review on the two movies I had mentioned I was getting from the library (Saint Ralph and Prefontaine). Both very good movies - I highly recommend them both.
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