Today IronCraig and I did the Rockman Half Ironman bike course. For me, that makes 2 days in a row. I am tired. My total mileage over the last 3 rides (4days) is 163 miles.Total Mileage = 56M
Total Ride Time = 3:15:30
Avg Pace = 17.2MPH
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OMGoodness!!
ReplyDeleteGreat job Zack - I know you have been working hard.
ReplyDeleteYesterday (5/5) I ran for one hour. I did 3 sprints + recovery (still running during this time) at the beginning of the workout which took me up to 18 mins. I then sped up a little from my recovery pace and maintained for the remaining time. I was happy with this workout. As I'm sure you have most likely experienced, there was a point in the workout when I decided I would need to quit at 40 minutes. I was convinced that I wouldn't be able to keep running to reach one hour. Then, suddenly, something told me to just keep running – that I could do it. After I "just kept running" for a while, I soon decided that stopping before reaching an hour was no longer an option. Whatever it was that caused me to change my mind I am greatly thankful for because I felt great when I finished. This is why I think running is so cool. No matter what other things are going on in my life, my workout is completely detached from them. At the beginning of each run, I am capable of being victorious. Even though I am not breaking any world records or winning any races, I am achieving something. Each time I "just keep running" to finish a workout I am overcoming my weaknesses, even if they are just running ones. Sometimes on really great days, I start comparing myself to a warrior woman of some type. It sounds funny now, but at the time, as I am struggling to keep the pace, to run the extra five minutes, it is empowering. Of course, there are days when runs are simply just runs and I don't feel particularly special after them. However, it is the days when I feel like a champion after the run or the days when I notice I am comparing myself to a “warrior woman” (go ahead – laugh at me! I realize it is silly), that keep me itching for the feeling again. And let me say it one more time, it is a GREAT feeling.
Ok, enough of that expressive stuff for awhile. Keep up the good work, and I’ll be seeing you soon.
Where have you been? Have you forgotten about your blog?!
ReplyDeleteRan hills at Jones today. 5 times.
I'm not the greatest at it, but I think I got an A+ for effort.
Good job with the hills, Krista. I have been busy working and finishing up classes. I have some new posts up now though.
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