A Re-focused Runner
After a great weekend of rest and rescheduling my training, I wanted to see how good of shape I was in. So in Tuesday I ran a hard five miles, and was thrilled to finish in 45 minutes, 17 seconds. The flip side is running so hard takes a toll on the body for the next few days.
But I wasn’t disappointed. In fact, it was quite the opposite.
I was thrilled about my 8-mile run Wednesday and the 5-miler Thursday. Both went well, despite some fatigue in my legs, and I was pleased with my tempo, and consistency. I could have pushed harder, but did not. My confidence in running was also high.
I am also back to training at night, which I believe is best for me because, like I’ve stated a zillion times, I’m not a morning person.
The one thing about training at night is the cooperation I get from Rebecca. She works all day, and then comes home and usually makes dinner while I’m out running. Yes, watching (and now chasing Kyan, since he is crawling. FYI, I’ve gotten up six times to move him from getting into something he shouldn’t while writing this) all day is a ton of work as well, but I know the mindset is different in regards to being home with him or having to go to the workplace.
This is a big weekend for me. I have a 16 mile run, and I haven’t gone that far in a few weeks now. Once I get it done, my mind will be eased as to the type of shape I’m in, and my ability to run a great distance. The question now is whether I run Saturday or Sunday. I’m leaning toward Sunday, but we’ll see.
And I’d also like to say, Ted, thanks for the support and keep working hard. You’re doing great. I hope I will see you when training camp opens in a few weeks.
Comments
Thanks, Brian. Like you I am giving it all I have. I have also switched to nights. It has been so humid down here it is almost impossible for me to give it the effort needed. I actually think switching to nights has renewed my interest in training. The whole neighborhood looks different at night and it is more, for lack of a better word, entertaining. Keep it going!!!!!
Posted by: Ted Bloom | July 31, 2006 8:15 AM