03/05/18 - 03/11/18
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Monday - Walked around the neighborhood
Tuesday - This was my first "T" paced run. I was really excited to attempt this! I didn't do the Rest Interval after the 4th T pace and moved right to the CD mile.
- 2 mile WU / 4 x .5 mile @ 10:18 + 1 minute RI @ WU pace / 1 mile CD
- 12:10, 11:55 / 9:55, 11:56, 10:01, 11:46, 9:56, 13:02, 10:02 / 11:45
- Gym: Back & Biceps
Wednesday - easy day after yesterday's hard run
- 4.5 miles @ EA 13:11
- 12:17 / 12:18 / 12:14 / 12:05 / 12:10
- Gym: Legs - I kept the weights at a fraction of what I can normally do. I don't want to hit my legs as hard as I used to because I still need them to run!
Thursday - Tempo run! Had a bit of a hard time keeping it slow for the CD portion.
- 1 mile WU / 4.5 miles @ 10:41 / 1 mile CD
- 12:35 / 10:34, 10:31, 10:26, 10:24, 10:20 / 11:06
Friday - Rest day & boy did my legs need it after those two harder runs plus leg day at the gym!
Saturday - I broke up today's 6 miles into two runs. I had signed up for a 5K before I had a DBP. This was a fundraiser for one of our local non-profits that helps homeless families as well as families that are at risk of becoming homeless and was St. Patrick's Day themed.
- Race Recap: My husband and I left the house around 7:15 for an 8am start. The race wasn't that far from my house, but I didn't know what parking was going to be like. It ended up being very easy. They had plenty of parking and volunteers telling us where to park. We were at the race start by 7:35. They had a handful of tents with vendors. I didn't buy anything. Weather was perfect for running. It was around 52 and low humidity. At 7:45 they had did some group stretching. 7:55 was the national anthem sung by a very talented teen girl. At 8am we were off. I hung out at the starting line in the middle of the pack so I could stay out of the way of the fast runners. The instructions asked that strollers and wheelchairs start last, but people didn't listen. Had to dodge those in addition to lots of walkers. If I do this race next year I'll be sure to start closer to the front. The course wasn't as bad as it looked on paper. There were plenty of volunteers directing where to go. I think there were two water stops. I was able to see my husband at the start, during mile 1, mile 3 and at the finish due to the way the course was set up. Even though it was a 5K there was lots of support on the course from residents who lived in the neighborhoods we were running through in addition to family and friends holding signs. My goal was to finish <35:00. I crushed it with a PR of 28:58 (splits: 9:58, 9:20, 9:02, 8:22. First mile is off since I started my watch too soon.)! I could have finished faster, but I started out slow with all intentions of running a tad faster than my DBP prescribed pace so I could meet my goal. That went out the window just like Princess Weekend. I could have pushed myself harder, but I kept reminding myself I had another 3 miles to do later plus a long run on Sunday. They were handing out water with koozies. There was also a tent with more water, coffee, muffins, oranges & bananas. A local Irish Step dancing school did a performance. There was also a kids dash, finisher awards and a raffle. I didn't win anything. This was a nicely organized race and one I'd do again. You can't see it very well, but the finish medal is a leprechaun.
- 3 miles @ EB 12:20 - Went on the trails at the state park near the house while DH fished with the kids. It was very sandy in some parts, but a nice change! I got lost a couple times. Found out there's a feature on my Garmin that will bring me back to the starting point. Good to know! They didn't catch any fish
- 12:06 / 11:48 / 11:59
DH and I went to the Taste of Oviedo today. Being new to the area we didn't really know what to expect. We were expecting it to be like a mini food and wine of local restaurants. It was kind of a disappointment. It was mostly arts and crafts vendors selling their stuff and just a handful of food tents and not all of them were even restaurants. I did get a new running shirt and some local honey though!!!
Sunday - Long Run!!! I overslept so I got a later start than I wanted, but it was an awesome run. I felt strong the entire time and got completely swept away in my Harry Potter audiobook. I'm now on book 4 The Goblet of Fire.
- 11 miles @ 11:56
- 12:06 / 11:48 / 11:36 / 11:48 / 11:51 / 11:55 / 11:42 / 11:45 / 11:46 / 11:34 / 11:40
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I've not logged consistently in MFP. I just keep forgetting! I lost 1.4 pounds this week. Slow and steady!
SW: 145
PW: 138.4
CW: 137
GW: 125