Catch Up

Wow, it's been a little bit since I've been on here, so I'll try to fire out a quick update. Saw this article in the New York Times talking about Brooks Running and their new strategy. I agree with the ideals, and love that it is encouraging people everywhere to run. It will give a new appreciation for the hard work people put in to run great times, and hopefully motivate those runners to step it up and work towards more aggressive goals.

Well, here we go with my recent attempts at running, and what I can remember. Thursday, did speed work on the trails. Jogged 1 up, attempted 1200 repeats but literally died after 2 of them (4:37, 4:28). Was just too hot and humid, and the trees were trapping in all the heat plus no air circulation. Excuses, excuses, I know, but my stride was getting significantly altered from struggling so much from running, and was starting to get dizzy. Decided not to take any chances. Total miles: ~4 miles. Friday, 4 easy on the treadmill at 8 minute or so pace. Felt ok. 0 on Saturday and Sunday!!!! Just crapped out, nothing good to say there.

Yesterday, decided to try to start over, and did the group run at Big River. Ran a little with Crystal, and finished the run solo. Was blazing hot outside, and felt slightly nauseated halfway through the run. Somehow finished it in one piece, then drank about a gallon of water. Got home, did some drills, good corework, and major stretching. Total mileage: ~4.5 miles - no idea how long I was out there, but estimating an average of 7:45-8 minute pace.

Tonight, going to do speedwork with Crystal. Nothing too crazy, I think she said 10X30 seconds with long warmup/cooldown, and hopefully it cools down a bit. Feeling pretty good today!



Look at the 4:25 mark!