My long run didn't happen yesterday, too much family stuff got in the way. Took the kiddos to a town festival, then spent two hours cooking a delicious (and Whole30 compliant) birthday dinner for Grandma. Took a nice walk after dinner so I was at least a little active.
So I got up and did my long run this morning. Dropped the kiddos off with Grandma and set out for a run outside in the most beautiful weather. It was so nice that I didn't really pay enough attention to where I was and when I needed to turn around. I ran into the next town over which has gorgeous wide streets and lots of beautiful trees. So when I hit my 4 miles I was still 1.5 miles from home. oops. So I ended up with a 5.5 mile run (though to be fair most of the last 1.5 miles was walking.) It felt awesome. The sun, the breeze, the trees! By the time I got home I was feeling very Hooray for Everything! Tonight I have a 30 min swim on the schedule and I would like to squeeze in a quick yoga video (DDP energy) because my legs are feeling pretty tight.
I learned on this run that I can maintain a faster pace outside than I can on the treadmill. While I was running I was consistently around a 10:30 mile pace. That speed feels like torture on the treadmill and I usually stay closer to 12:00. Interesting. I think I get caught up in the excitement of being outside, whereas on the treadmill I get stuck staring at the screen.
62 Days until the race!
So I got up and did my long run this morning. Dropped the kiddos off with Grandma and set out for a run outside in the most beautiful weather. It was so nice that I didn't really pay enough attention to where I was and when I needed to turn around. I ran into the next town over which has gorgeous wide streets and lots of beautiful trees. So when I hit my 4 miles I was still 1.5 miles from home. oops. So I ended up with a 5.5 mile run (though to be fair most of the last 1.5 miles was walking.) It felt awesome. The sun, the breeze, the trees! By the time I got home I was feeling very Hooray for Everything! Tonight I have a 30 min swim on the schedule and I would like to squeeze in a quick yoga video (DDP energy) because my legs are feeling pretty tight.
I learned on this run that I can maintain a faster pace outside than I can on the treadmill. While I was running I was consistently around a 10:30 mile pace. That speed feels like torture on the treadmill and I usually stay closer to 12:00. Interesting. I think I get caught up in the excitement of being outside, whereas on the treadmill I get stuck staring at the screen.
62 Days until the race!
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