Thursday evening, I met up with the running group for speedwork. The plan was 1 mile warm-up, then 12x (1min FAST + 1 min WALK), then a cool-down (which I walked). I was quite pleased that most of my fast segments were at a pace south of 8 min/mi. Not all though, those last few were particularly challenging. Speedwork = SUCCESS.
This morning the plan was cycle to gym, work out with Trainer, cycle to home with maybe an extra loop. Woke up to drizzling rain. Bailed on plan to cycle anywhere. Cycling plan = FAIL.
[Side note, why does the weather forcast say 30% chance of rain when it's raining right now and has been for the past few hours? By default doesn't that make it 100% chance of rain? I do not understand weather forcasts]Drove to the gym instead and did lower body work with the Trainer. Then went upstairs for some serious stretching. Trainer appt = SUCCESS.
Tomorrow is supposed to be cloudy, no rain. I'm hoping that equates to good running weather for my long run. I wasn't being sarcastic when I said that 7 miles is a fun distance to run. I'm really looking forward to it!!
I've never had empty lanes! Lucky you!! Enjoy your 7miler, and the weekend! Don't get me started on rain forecasts LOL
ReplyDeleteI love weather. And I always watch radar and weather maps and weather forecasts.
ReplyDeleteBut that per cent chance of rain thing... when it has been pouring rain for some time... is a mystery.
Why don't they quick "fix-it-up" so their forecast is accurate??
Ok, weather nerd here. 10% chance means that the last 100 times the same conditions occured it rained 10 times. Lame I know. It's really the only thing I learned in science class.
ReplyDeleteGreat job on the swim and run though!
yea, I went to ride my bike last night in the dark and rain... and I was skairt. Next time, I grab a beer :-)
ReplyDeleteGreat job on speed work! Have fun with your run tomorrow!
ReplyDeleteAwesome job! I love when the pool is empty!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteFunny 'bout the weather. I feel like here starting in September it always says 50% chance of rain.
I think teh speed and pool make up for the bike. GOod luck this weekend!
ReplyDeleteSounds like you will have fun tomorrow with your run... I look forward to hearing all about it. I have done that kind of distance since January and am looking forward to getting back into some edurance training!
ReplyDeleteNice when you have some lanes just to yourself Woohoo!
ReplyDeletedid you scare everyone off or what? actually i've decided that people tend to skip their friday workouts so kudos to you! agreed on tomorrow's weather, fingres crossed
ReplyDeleteYay for a great swim, speed run & trainer workout! Hope the 7-miler goes well!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the well wishes. They are certainly appreciated. Good luck on your 7 miler.
ReplyDeleteYour own lane? You lucky ducky! As far as the weather forecast, my favorite quote is from Mean Girls "There is a 30% chance that it is raining right now".
ReplyDeleteWow. Not just one/two but FOUR empty lanes! How sweet is that??
ReplyDeleteHope your 7miler went well today :)
I too hate doing any kind of workout in the rain. I hope your weekend is sunny and breezy!
ReplyDeleteYeah...if I knew I had a lane to myself (guaranteed of course), I'd swim more often!
ReplyDeleteI've been lucky enough to have a lane to myself ONCE. Never four lanes to choose from.
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