Speed work

Compared to this weekend, where I went on two relatively long runs, today was a speed work day. It seemed easy since the distances were shorter, but now my hamstrings are pulling and I'm overall dead tired. Apparently there is no easy day when you are running. I'm just trying to stay injury free!

Tempo Run

I had to google tempo run to find out what was I supposed to do during those 30 minutes. I run faster than I usually do and am happy to report that my average per mile was 10'44". Nothing hurt, was never out of wind, it was a nice run on a perfect day.

Christmas!

My secret santa gave me beautiful winter running apparel. It's not cold enough to wear it yet, but I can't wait!

Run Rock & Run

I registered on Friday for the half marathon on March 12. Will I be ready? I believe the answer is that I will be as ready as I can. 13 miles and change. At this point, I'm good for about 3 miles. 10 to go!

Half Marathon Training Day 1

Even though I swam the punishing 100x100 yesterday aftrenoon, I was ready to go running today after a late breakfast. I was happy with how easy this first session was: 3 six minutes runs with 3 minute walks in between. I was able to run at a nice fast pace and my mile average was my best so far. I'm energized again about running. Can't wait for the 30 minute pace run on Wednesday!

Is running the sport for me?

Do I enjoy running? Unfortunately, I don't. Will I continue doing it until I reach my goal? Sure thing. Can this become a lifelong habit? Let's hope so, if my knees help, because it is a cheap way to stay in shape, and the whole world is a never ending running trail.

It's been a while!

Kind reader: do not think for a minute that I have abandoned my running!
Quite the opposite. I am now into the last week of my 5K training program. After Thanksgiving, I started running three times a week rather than every day. My knee woes have disappeared (for now) and I suspect I am not as keen to write in this blog because running is no longer a novelty to me. I believe that, thanks to the kind voice in my running app, I am now able to run for 30 minutes straight. When I say run, though, please picture a movement almost in slow motion, say Chariots of Fire but with audio books instead of Vangelis. Oh no! Scratch that! I just youtubed the Chariots of Fire trailer and they run waaaaay faster than me. It's just the music that is slow... I look with unrepentant envy at the runners that I run across, you know which ones I mean: spring on their step, flapping hair, yes, them. I am now into the second month of training for my first marathon, and a million of flat steps to go...