Running: I've got this one.
I had my second run at a ~3.5 mile distance last night. It was also only my second run this month. *shame* But I ran on June 30th! *no excuse* I also hiked about 5 or 6 moderate miles at a slow pace last week. *still no excuse* Ok, whatever, I've been slacking.
Anyway, I started back at it on Wednesday night not paying any attention to my time and just ran the distance very easy.
Last night, I set up a quick(er) paced playlist and tried to keep my strides in beat, though still not watching the clock. I shaved 4:25(!) off my time from the night before and added .1 mile to my distance (I ran out of road the night before so I added another cul de sac). I also increased my sweat production by about 300% I think. I could have used a longer cool down and more stretching, but I was trying to get into bed quickly. I'm a little stiff this morning as a result, but I've got today as a rest day before the race tomorrow. I might do some gentle yoga in a bit to loosen up, but I'm not working out today.
I feel very confident for my race tomorrow, though.
1) I was not this far along in training before the first race I did.
2) I'm running .3 miles beyond what a 5k will cover so I definitely have the distance.
3) Typically my third run of the week is the money run where things feel easier (and my race will be the third run this week).
4) I know the course and know it's fairly level and I've been running a couple of challenging hills in my training.
I've so got this. I'm not going to set any records (maybe a PR, but that's not saying much), but I know I can finish with a time with which I can be happy.
Anyway, I started back at it on Wednesday night not paying any attention to my time and just ran the distance very easy.
Last night, I set up a quick(er) paced playlist and tried to keep my strides in beat, though still not watching the clock. I shaved 4:25(!) off my time from the night before and added .1 mile to my distance (I ran out of road the night before so I added another cul de sac). I also increased my sweat production by about 300% I think. I could have used a longer cool down and more stretching, but I was trying to get into bed quickly. I'm a little stiff this morning as a result, but I've got today as a rest day before the race tomorrow. I might do some gentle yoga in a bit to loosen up, but I'm not working out today.
I feel very confident for my race tomorrow, though.
1) I was not this far along in training before the first race I did.
2) I'm running .3 miles beyond what a 5k will cover so I definitely have the distance.
3) Typically my third run of the week is the money run where things feel easier (and my race will be the third run this week).
4) I know the course and know it's fairly level and I've been running a couple of challenging hills in my training.
I've so got this. I'm not going to set any records (maybe a PR, but that's not saying much), but I know I can finish with a time with which I can be happy.