Today's Run: 17.92 miles through Yarmouth (Home - 2 runs of 8.96 miles)
Time Finished - First Run: 1 hour, 13 minutes, 42 minutes (8 minutes, 15 seconds per mile)
Time Finished - Second Run: 1 hour, 9 minutes, 37 seconds (7 minutes, 47 seconds per mile)
Type of run: Double Run
Miles this week: 47.83
It's not all at once, but I pulled off what I wanted to do. It's amazing how much faster (and easier) of a run it was the second time around. Sure, it was warmer, but not by much. I had already run a loop plus went through dance auditions before I attempted this. I'm glad I got it in; the next two weeks will be races so there won't be any more easy-paced long runs before Hyannis.
The speed workout got pushed to Friday this week due to time constraints but I know they had to be done no matter how cold it was. My 800-meter splits were 3:01, 3:04, 3:03, 3:05, 3:03. 3:05 was meant to be my goal pace but for some reason I could not calibrate my running rhythm properly. I was happy that they were all within pretty close range and that I felt fine even after 5 repeats. I'll need to get through 6 this Thursday though I'm confident that I'll be able to do it, even if the weather is less than cooperative.
Cape Elizabeth will be a good gauge of how well I'm coming along in my winter running. If I can beat my current 10-mile personal record (1:09:57 @ Tour du Lac on 6/27/08) I'll be really psyched. Looking at my progress, it's definitely do-able.
Sunday, January 31, 2010
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