This week was another heavy mileage/intensity one. On Monday I start tapering for my half in 2 weeks.
Since my half I have been having a cold, on and off. I've also been feeling super tired. I've read about this on other blogs, so I think something is going around. My workouts have been going well, however. Work,on the other hand, was a drag for a few days in there. In good news, today I am feeling like myself again, so maybe I won the bug war. Will see.
Monday I had to run on the treadmill because we got snow and then rain again, and I really wanted to hit my interval paces. I suck at running on the treadmill. It was so hard to hold a pace I have no problem holding on the road. I even had to hold onto the rails a couple of times. I was pissed. I ended up adding 4X400meters @ 6 pace at the end, just to make up for that. My legs did not like that, and I was sore the next day.
On Thursday I ran 13.5 miles, with a 5k @ 19:50 at the end. Yes, I can run a sub 20 5K in training, but am yet to run one in a race! It felt pretty good, actually, but it was on a flat to slightly downhill (I think) terrain.
Today I had 2X 4 miles @ HM pace. I ended up running 1 mile easy, 3.25 @ 6:50, than .75 @ 7:50 to the race site, then the race (I only had time to pee, so little rest) 4.75 @ 6:46. The 5 miles home easy on the hilly route sucked big time. I am super happy with this effort. I ran the race 6 seconds slower than my PR, but given a hard effort before it, I think I did well. We had lots of people today, since it was a relatively warm day. However, we also had lots of dogs. I started laughing at some point as one little dog literally climbed up a runner, and would not get away from him, while the owner was obliviously talking to someone. I did not laugh when I had to literally jump over another dog while the owner started yelling that I should run on the track. Seriously?! Lets just say that she got a $%%%%&*& from me and from other runners!
I am still biking and swimming a bunch (biking more than swimming, though my swimming has definitely improved a lot. It just that swimming is a little....boring, but so good for my mind, I think!)
I have 2 more weeks before my running season sadly ends, and I switch gears to more biking and swimming. I'll probably start biking 5 times a week for a bit and do all my hard runs off the bike. I will also have to switch gears mentally. Running is going well, so of course I want to run more... The tri training will be a nice change, though, and I will be back to mostly running in the summer, when I'll train for a fall marathon! Now if I could stop being nervous about riding my tri bike outdoors....
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I"m sitting here thinking I don't feel well AGAIN and i read the first few sentences of your blog. Maybe we caught it at the half. I'm ready to feel better.
Good luck at your next half!
You're doing SO well - being tired makes sense after the heavy mileage and hard workouts but you're still here, not injured and not burned out. That means you're ahead of the game..
Love how this race is part of your speedwork now but hate the bit about the dogs - I was bitten by a dog while out running a year or so ago and the owner was amazingly unapologetic..
So nice that you have this regular, low-key race to test yourself on (and you're passing with flying colors).
Switching gears to triathlon is tough mentally when you're enjoying your running so much. I'm sure once you get going with it, though, it will all fall into place.
Whaaa!!!!! A 19:50 at the end of a 13.5 mile run! The key must be the 10 mile warmup-ha! That is just smokin'!!
I am just in awe of your workouts. Honestly, so motivating.....That weekly race and the way you are consistently killing it-send me your Mojo!!!
Oh Jeez! The dog. Last year I got chased by a German Shepard all the way to my front door and I had to run backwards and throw rocks at it. When I called the cops to get it out of my yard, the officer asked why I didn't run on the indoor track.....
Alright, off to a hockey game:) Nice job!
We are on similar schedules with running and tri training. I think. I'm still trying to decide on which fall marathon to do. I'm considering Newport RI. Don't know anyone who has done that one though.
Amazing that you ran a sub-20 5k in training! And at the end of a long run, no less. I can't believe your running season is almost over! Mine is just starting!
I agree with Jenn, you inspire me! I tried on the TM to break 20...no luck. I'm going to try to get outside more now that the rain is slowing down. I am so excited to see you continue to compete and grow as a runner/triathlete! You amaze me. oN that note, out the door for a run.
You are doing great! It is hard to end this great running strike and add more swimming/biking but we all know that you can't wait to start your HIM training :)
I've been sick and tired this week as well, I feel like I need a shot of something...is it vitamin B? Something like that!
Sounds like your 5k run was awesome, that race will come to you...you already know that you can do it!
Treadmill running is really hard for me too, I don't know how people do it all winter! Keep up the good work!
I'm thinking maybe you need to run 10 miles before yor next 5k. Just time it so you get to the rave start at the end of those 10 ;)
I'm glad you are feeling better. I'm knocking wood over here we haven't been sick.
I love biking and swimming, I hate all the clothes changing and effort it takes though to get to the pool, or get my bike ready for a ride. I'm just a lazy triathlete, I guess.
I think the worry about riding outside come spring is pretty common. I want to get outside, and yet I dread it. Will I remember how to balance??? :) How to deal with cars? I've been riding for five years and I've don two IMs, and I still feel this way!
I wonder what the strange tired bug is... it is just so mild, but it affects the workouts!
Are you doing Quincy? I will be there! (and I have this feeling you will be kicking my ass!!) :)
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