And so it goes. Two weeks ago, I ran my little heart out.
I took a week (ok, 5 days off). Did some housework. Did some yard work. Did some....walking. And then I ran again. Cause that's what I do.
I'm ready to take on the rest of the season - which includes a sprint tri in a week, a few half marathons, a few more sprint and Olympic tris, and the big enchilada on October 9 - the Empire Marathon in Syracuse, NY. My sub 4. I can taste it. With a ridiculous run base under me, it's time to get Speedy Gonzales!
I have a 16 week plan starting June 20 - 3 runs a week, specific speeds, including a not so slow long run, speed work and tempo work each week. It's doable, with about 30-35 mpw running. and some tri cross training.
The first week, I'll run a marathon. WHAT? Don't normal people do that?? Of course they do (not). Hear me out. So I found out I have to go to Las Vegas for work June 22-25 (I know, I live a rough life). I fly out Thursday, present Friday...and...you guessed it, there's a marathon about 20 miles away from the Strip on Saturday. Run a marathon in Vegas in June? C'mon, it'll be fun! It's aptly called "Running With the Devil" as daytime temps are over 100. I have a twisted sense of fun.
Obviously, I have no plan to PR this course. I've set up long runs of 12, 14, 16 and 18 over the next 4 weeks, and plan to do them all mid day (it's supposed to be 90 tomorrow) with a ton of water at a slow pace. Heat training? Best I can do in NY. I think it'll be a fun experience to run in the desert - and for the price ($100 and free travel) how can I say no?? Exactly.
Next weekend - kicking off tri season with the Pittsford tri. This weekend? Time with my besties.
It's a holiday weekend and that means family, quality time, some pool time (oh yeah, we bought one of those cool 12' set fast pools - who wants to come swim?), and being together. And, of course, remembering why we celebrate the day, with a big nod to those that have given their life to ensure we have the wonderful freedoms we do. Happy Memorial Day!
I took a week (ok, 5 days off). Did some housework. Did some yard work. Did some....walking. And then I ran again. Cause that's what I do.
I'm ready to take on the rest of the season - which includes a sprint tri in a week, a few half marathons, a few more sprint and Olympic tris, and the big enchilada on October 9 - the Empire Marathon in Syracuse, NY. My sub 4. I can taste it. With a ridiculous run base under me, it's time to get Speedy Gonzales!
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| Mommy is crazy. |
The first week, I'll run a marathon. WHAT? Don't normal people do that?? Of course they do (not). Hear me out. So I found out I have to go to Las Vegas for work June 22-25 (I know, I live a rough life). I fly out Thursday, present Friday...and...you guessed it, there's a marathon about 20 miles away from the Strip on Saturday. Run a marathon in Vegas in June? C'mon, it'll be fun! It's aptly called "Running With the Devil" as daytime temps are over 100. I have a twisted sense of fun.
Obviously, I have no plan to PR this course. I've set up long runs of 12, 14, 16 and 18 over the next 4 weeks, and plan to do them all mid day (it's supposed to be 90 tomorrow) with a ton of water at a slow pace. Heat training? Best I can do in NY. I think it'll be a fun experience to run in the desert - and for the price ($100 and free travel) how can I say no?? Exactly.
Next weekend - kicking off tri season with the Pittsford tri. This weekend? Time with my besties.
It's a holiday weekend and that means family, quality time, some pool time (oh yeah, we bought one of those cool 12' set fast pools - who wants to come swim?), and being together. And, of course, remembering why we celebrate the day, with a big nod to those that have given their life to ensure we have the wonderful freedoms we do. Happy Memorial Day!
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