Today I ran 8.5 miles. I didn’t time my run but I figured it took me about 75 min.
My pace was easy, but I felt really good on the last two miles that I picked it up a little. I am working on getting my heart rate monitor. It is in getting a new battery. I got it for Christmas one year and as I was trying to program it the battery went dead so I threw it in the back of my closet where it has sat for the last two years. I now have a great opportunity to learn how to use it, so I pulled it out and dusted it off. I brought it in to get a new battery so here I wait. I have never used HR and am excited to try it out.
My route was a mix of flat, up and down hill. I did do a mile of off road on a trail that runs next to the railroad tracks. I got wet and muddy and loved it. I really felt good on this run. I think the extra rest the last couple day’s helped.
I have also stripped layers in my running clothes and that feels great. What a great day for a run, except for the wind, yikes!!
Hi Tara,
I’m so happy to hear the longer run went so well this weekend. I think the LR is the best indicator of how your fitness is progressing and you are right on track for a good half in terms of pace and distance at this point. You are smart to lay off when you aren’t feeling well. It has been a horrible winter for bugs hasn’t it? I have two kids also and I have been more sick this winter than I have in my entire life! My training has suffered too, but hopefully we are out of the woods now. It sounds like you are clipping along–no concerns right now on my end. Keep up the good work!
April 4, 2008 @ 1:41 pm