Sunday, April 11, 2010

Done, Done, Not Done

Thursday's run was not a 5 mile run like I thought. Not sure where I got that crazy idea. It's not at all what the training plan says. It was 15 easy, 20 steady, 15 easy. I must admit, I didn't like the idea of the steady portion of this run, but reluctantly went ahead with the plan. Coach said to shoot for 10:15-10:20 on the steady.

I explained that while he can give me whatever numbers he wants, I have no idea how to aim for a pace. I agreed to start out easy with the group, then pick it up for 20mins, then slow down again at the end. The paces would be whatever they were.

When I got home and evaluated the run on my Garmin, the numbers were as follows: 10:45, 10:07, 10:33. Emailed this to coach and he was pleased.
Thursday run - DONE.

Saturday's run was scheduled as 6 miles easy. Most of my easy runs have been ended up in the ~10:45 range, so I expected to see the same again. Oddly, I ended up running with 3 other people in my running group, none of which were feeling it on that particular morning. Personally, I think the problem was that it was too warm (45 when we started) and we were all dressed for ~30s like it's been for the past several months. Our pace was ~11:20. Blah. Note to self, check the weather carefully on race day and dress appropriately! Anyway, Saturday run - DONE

I had one other item on my list this weekend - early packet pick up. The other day for packet pick up is next Friday. However, the combination of son coming home from another out of town campus visit (which I was eager to talk to him about) and then getting ready for prom (which he looked very handsome for), put a squeeze on my time. Packet pick-up - NOT DONE; it will have to wait for next week.

17 comments:

  1. Nice job on all your runs. Sometimes the speed just isn't there and legs feel a bit heavy. Or the mind just isn't into it. I think we all have those runs. Focus on the good ones and be proud you got in all the miles!

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  2. Nice job on your runs. I think you are going to do great in this half.

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  3. well two outta three ain't bad!

    Good stuff and great pacing on the first DONE.. :O)

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  4. Hi Lisa,
    I am still trying to fingure out the pace thing too!! Awesome job on your runs:)

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  5. Sometimes a son has to come first :-)

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  6. Great job on the runs!

    I can't stand being too warm. I'd prefer to be cold any day.

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  7. Look at you Fasty McFasterson! 10:45's for your long runs. Very nice.

    How is it to run more than 4 miles? I can't seem to remember. *sigh*

    I have missed your uplifting blog. I feel a bit more like myself the last couple of days so I am back to reading more.

    I can't wait to read your race report!

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  8. Prom how fun!!! Pacing is tough sometimes..

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  9. Good job girl. I hate when I overdress. I hardly do it any more though and I can't say I remember a time I've been too cold because of it. ;)

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  10. Great job on your runs!! You are doing amazing!

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  11. sounds to me like you picked the right task to "not done" :-) So, no garmin for you? The track would be a great place to practice learning how to feel your pace.

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  12. You are right where you need to be at the moment, since you're tapering. You got the runs in, and that's what matters. Nice job!

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  13. well done Lisa - now for the fun part!

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  14. Of the things you wanted to get done this week, I think packet pick up was the best one for you to skip! Nice job on the runs!

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  15. Good job on those runs. I know what you mean about (not) dressing appropriately. I often get that wrong. Good luck with your upcoming race! (I stopped by to meet Marcia's other Stiletto award winner. Congrats!)

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