Not a bad week considering I had a mild case of the crud.
Sunday
7 walk / run to burn calories.
Saturday
10 walk / run to burn calories
Friday
Easy five after work. Wanted to do another five at night, but been sick this week. Took off to get some Zzzzzzzzs. I'll carb cut to make up calorie difference.
Thursday
Had 15 scheduled, but by 9:00 p.m. I was tired and ready for bed. I initially decided to just take the day off, but thought I better check the weather for tomorrow. When I saw the 5-8 degree forecast bump, I acquiesced realizing this was the best conditions I would have for a week. I strapped on the shoes and hit it about 9:15.
The first eight miles were labored. But as my pace increased, my form and rhythm straighten out. By mile 10 I was running 100% at my normal training pace. All in all, ran my best 15 miler in months. Less than 10 secs/ mile off my normal LR pace.
As the weather gets cooler, it will get even easier. If I lose another 5 lbs, I should be back to top condition by the time I start a new full cycle in four weeks. But as always, it’s hard to lose weight as training intensity increases. You just gotta down the carbs to have the energy to run hard.
Wednesday
Carbbed out! Ran a solid eight last night. Went home for lunch to pop 15, as the temperature was only 70 (though humidity was 85%). By eight I was soaked with sweat and couldn't breathe.
I've been cutting carbs to keep weight down. I think doing eight just 12 hours earlier, and then coming right back was too much. I carbbed up during lunch (pigged out) and will try for 14-15 tomorrow night.
Tuesday
Eight, pulled pace back 10secs/mile
Monday
5 durning lunch at normal pace.
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Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Weekly Recap-11th week of Limbo
Sunday
Five at normal pace, with 5 X 200 strides.
Saturday
5k in the AM, with girls in "You go girl" race. 10 miles in PM, pulled pace by 12 sec/mi for heat.
Friday
Wanted to do 5-10, but damn tired. Took off.
Thursday
5 durning lunch, nice and easy. 5 normal pace at night with 4 x 800 meter moderate inclined hills.
Wednesday
5 at normal pace. Even threw in three 200 meter strides.
Tuesday
6 walking durning lunch. 6 run at easy pace at night. Humidity back.
Monday
Good 12 miler. Still hot, but less humid. Made it easier to breathe. Pulled back 12 secs/mile for heat, still soaked. Another mile & I would have had to change into new close.
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Weekly Recap-10th week of Limbo
Sunday
Wind switched to the northwest. Made 7 miler piece of cake.
Saturday
Off- not very motivated.
Friday
Off
Thursday
Wanted to do 12-15. Called it quits at 7.
I could have gutted up to 12, but just didn't have motivation. 90% humidity. Just laborious.
Wednesday
Off
Tuesday
Three walk durning lunch
Monday
Walk/ run four durning lunch. Walk / run another six at night. Just burning calories.
Wind switched to the northwest. Made 7 miler piece of cake.
Saturday
Off- not very motivated.
Friday
Off
Thursday
Wanted to do 12-15. Called it quits at 7.
I could have gutted up to 12, but just didn't have motivation. 90% humidity. Just laborious.
Wednesday
Off
Tuesday
Three walk durning lunch
Monday
Walk/ run four durning lunch. Walk / run another six at night. Just burning calories.
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