Monday (2/7/2011) - The temperature in Boston is warm and it feels as though spring is in the air. When I got home from work, I changed into my running gear and went out for a 3 mile easy jog to begin another week of training.
Saturday (2/5/2011) - The second I opened my eyes, I immediately was thinking about my pre run meal and 12 mile run. Since I was up in VT for the weekend, I did not have a route already mapped out. I ate some eggs and toast and headed out in my car to clock a route. A half hour later, I finally had a route picked out that incorporated lengthly hills (both up and down) and a beautiful winter scenery. Finally I was ready to run! I headed out and within the first mile struggled with very tight calf muscles. I stopped briefly to try to stretch them out and then continued on my way. When I reached half way I was feeling great. I checked my blood sugar and ate a gu to refuel my body. As I continued on the last six miles, it began to snow. Luckily I had asked some friends to come check on me and supply me with some water. Next thing I know I hear beep beep! I turn to see a familiar face looking back at me. Just when I was starting to slow down I got the boost of a friend cheering me on. Perfect timing!! As I approached the ten mile mark, the blizzard like conditions caused the visibility to decrease significantly. I decided that since mile 11 was all along a stretch of the road with no sidewalks that I would cut my run short and stop where the sidewalk ended. No matter how many miles were completed, it was another run for the books.
Until next time...
Saturday (2/5/2011) - The second I opened my eyes, I immediately was thinking about my pre run meal and 12 mile run. Since I was up in VT for the weekend, I did not have a route already mapped out. I ate some eggs and toast and headed out in my car to clock a route. A half hour later, I finally had a route picked out that incorporated lengthly hills (both up and down) and a beautiful winter scenery. Finally I was ready to run! I headed out and within the first mile struggled with very tight calf muscles. I stopped briefly to try to stretch them out and then continued on my way. When I reached half way I was feeling great. I checked my blood sugar and ate a gu to refuel my body. As I continued on the last six miles, it began to snow. Luckily I had asked some friends to come check on me and supply me with some water. Next thing I know I hear beep beep! I turn to see a familiar face looking back at me. Just when I was starting to slow down I got the boost of a friend cheering me on. Perfect timing!! As I approached the ten mile mark, the blizzard like conditions caused the visibility to decrease significantly. I decided that since mile 11 was all along a stretch of the road with no sidewalks that I would cut my run short and stop where the sidewalk ended. No matter how many miles were completed, it was another run for the books.
Friday (2/4/2011) – Friday is my favorite day of the week. Not only is it one of the two days of the week that I do not have to run (yessss!), but it is also the start of the weekend :-) The only thing on my mind on Friday nights is the long run I have ahead of me on Saturday morning. Hope everyone had a wonderful weekend!
Thursday (2/3/2011) - This past Thursday was a quick workout that consisted of 3 miles of sprint jogs. It was a beautiful night out in Boston, but I decided in order to get the most explosive sprint work in, the gym would be my best bet since the treadmill is typically not icy or slippery. I did some stretching pre and post workout which had my entire workout complete in around 45 minutes.
Until next time...
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