Week 2 of 2 very busy weeks! I feel like I can finally breathe again. And while I didn’t get as much sleep as I would have liked, I can see the light at the end of the tunnel (so to speak).
I’m taking a quick break from working the Maryland State Indoor Track & Field Finals to write this post. Track meets bring back a lot of memories – both good and bad. I see my 14, 15, 16, 17 year-old self in all of these kids. It’s funny. It’s entertaining. It’s exciting. I can feel their energy and it’s totally contagious. Hopefully that energy will carry me through the rest of the week (and on my 20 mile run)!
With the exception of being a little tired this week (and not making it to one of the early morning track workouts) I felt really strong this week. After all, it was a week full of LOVE and good things!
Mileage: 44
Monday {rest day – 4 easy miles} – We/Pacers hosted a Valentine’s Day themed fun run for our ladies! It was so much fun. We had a lot of new faces, and celebrated the run with (post-run) wine, cookies and chocolate.
Tuesday {5 miles} – Brooks sponsored a Nightlife event and Valentine’s Day themed fun run at Pacers in Logan circle. We had 40+ runners (one of the largest fun run turnouts to date) dressed in Nightlife apparel and lots and pink, red and purple. It was a lot of fun! I rocked my pink Team Sparkle skirt in honor of Valentine’s Day {and love}. And just when I thought the fun run couldn’t get any better, my favorite valentine, BJ, joined to make it an extra-special work event!
Hanging out with fun run leader and good friend, Elyse Braner {rockin’ Team Sparkle skirts}
Wednesday {track} – I couldn’t wake up early on Tuesday morning (I think it had something to do with the Caps game the night before), so I switched my track workout to Wednesday. I ran after work and there was such an energy at the track – the amazing weather helped.
6x800m, 2 mile warm-up and 2 mile cool-down (goal pace: 3:12/800m)
3:00, 3:08, 3:05, 3:01, 3:01, 2:57
Thursday {rest day} – Yoga rocked my world. I felt strong – it’s amazing what weekly yoga can do for flexibility.
Friday {tempo run} – Running 4 miles on the track is even more boring than 3.1 miles (I had the same complaint last week) – but Dan really helps me push through these workouts. Physically I’m fine, but I start to “lose” it mentally. I’m hoping these workouts make me tougher!
4 mile tempo run, 1.5 mile warm-up, 2 mile cool-down (goal pace: 6:40/mile)
6:26, 6:39, 6:37, 6:25
Saturday {14 miles} – I had a work event with one of my accounts. I met their marathon training group at Gravely Point for a long run. Double bonus when I can run and work at the same time! It was a beautiful morning and I got to meet a lot of new people.
mini-celebrity: I had a {mini} blog fan club. I’m flattered when people “know” me & my blog. THANK YOU Lisa, Kerrie & crew for following and supporting {will run for margaritas}!!
Sunday {5.5 miles} – I had a busy day: church, run, make 2 appetizers, BBQ with friends. I had just enough time to get in a run before I had to cook and leave for the party. It was a beautiful day and I felt really strong post 14-mile run (and very little sleep).
7 down, 8 to go!
wow, solid week. keep it up!
Another nice week. Great job!
Phew! I am tired just reading about your week! It looks like you had some great workouts though. Way to go!
Nice!
Track tempos are so tough. I generally try NOT to count laps. Instead, I know just about how much time 4 or 5 miles should be, and I just stop when I get to that time.
I love tempo work and feel like it goes so far towards pace improvement. Sounds to me like it was a great week!
Awesome job on your weekly workout schedule! Erica