Had a 5 miler on tap yesterday after work. Coach reminded me to remain focussed on building endurance (vs speed) and remaining uninjured going into the Duke City. By my own definition, success is finishing strong, uninjured, and happy at whatever time it takes for me to complete the course.
With all of that in mind, my goal for this particular run was to achieve a negative split at the end even though the last mile is uphill. I wanted to practice finishing strong.
I ended up running a little over 5 miles. I did manage to run that last mile somewhat faster (and with a nice pick-up for the final bit). Not too shabby.
Edited to add elevation info: I feel even better about that last mile with the elevation profile in mind. Not sure if I was smiling then, but I am now. :-)
Looking ahead, the next week of my training schedule is scaring me. 5 miles again Thursday, 12 on Saturday, then 4 on Monday and 9 on Tuesday. Yikes! After that it gets much more reasonable as we wind down toward the race.
With all of that in mind, my goal for this particular run was to achieve a negative split at the end even though the last mile is uphill. I wanted to practice finishing strong.
I ended up running a little over 5 miles. I did manage to run that last mile somewhat faster (and with a nice pick-up for the final bit). Not too shabby.
Edited to add elevation info: I feel even better about that last mile with the elevation profile in mind. Not sure if I was smiling then, but I am now. :-)
Looking ahead, the next week of my training schedule is scaring me. 5 miles again Thursday, 12 on Saturday, then 4 on Monday and 9 on Tuesday. Yikes! After that it gets much more reasonable as we wind down toward the race.
yea, you finished strong! were you smiling? :-)
ReplyDeleteThat's a great definition for success!
ReplyDeleteYou get an E for Excellent!
ReplyDeleteI doubt I could pull off a negative split at that altitude and with a climb at the end. Good luck with your next week's build-up.
Looks to me you're training strong! :o)
ReplyDeleteNext week is like one final push, then the hard work will be done and time to look forward to the start! Yeah!
Way to hold that pace strong (and even pick it up!) for that hill. Nice work!
ReplyDeletegame plan to stay uninjured works for me too! LOL Great job on the run!
ReplyDeleteCheck out those last miles. Pretty sweet!
ReplyDeleteWow, you should be walking on air! What a great run. negative split? With that big ole hill at the end?
ReplyDeletefrom my favorite line in "Cars", "You must be happier than a tornado in a trailer park!"
Looks good to me girl. You just gotta make it through next week and you are golden.
ReplyDeleteI think that's the perfect definition for success!
ReplyDeleteNice job on holding that pace!
That's a great definition of success. Keep up the great work!
ReplyDeleteIt looks to me like you are doing great and if you stay uninjured should have a great race. I don't know how you stand all those hills! I have had it with hills and I'm betting ours are molehills compared to yours.
ReplyDeleteYep. Endurance over speed! The speed will just sort of happen. You're doing really well!
ReplyDeleteYou can DO IT! Nice work!
ReplyDeleteThat was a great negative split run. You definitely did good controlling your pace
ReplyDeletegreat run and check out that elevation !
ReplyDeletei lvoe finishing really strong, but holy heck usually not on a hill like that!
ReplyDeleteway to finish strong! don't let your plan psych you out - you are destined for greatness :)
ReplyDeleteVEEERY NICE!! U really brought it home well, especially given that elevation. As for the next section of your training plan..I got two words for you....OWN IT!!!! You're gonna be fine...and stronger and BETTER on the other side of this thing. GO GET IT!
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