So, its been an interesting week.
I felt really good after the long run last weekend. And then Tuesday I got sick. I could barely eat. I think I had a handful of fries Tuesday night and I had to force myself to do that.
Needless to say I didn’t run Tuesday.
Thursday I was feeling much better so I got up and went for the 4 mile run with the group.
That felt amazing. I was able to get into that same groove that I found on Sunday during the long run and just went. I was almost disappointed when I got to the end of the loop. I held a pretty consistent 9:10 mile. If I can hold that pace for the half I’ll finish in 1:59:59. So I rewarded myself with a blueberry donut!
I actually don’t think that I’m going to meet the under 2 hour goal. Skipping forward 4 weeks in the training plan was just too much. But I’m going to take a shot anyway.
I’m also a little concerned about the weather on race day. The high for Champaign, IL next Saturday is 65. They probably think that sounds amazing after the “spring” that the Midwest has had this year.
Today in Phoenix the low is 60 and I’ve heard people complaining about this recent “cold snap”.
Add in some humidity and it should be interesting.
So, Thursday night Coach V decided that we needed to go on a training ride for her tri on May 5. So we set off on a 12 mile training ride. I finally after having it for years attached a water bottle to the bike.
I’m still not a biker. And maybe I’m doing it wrong. Is it even possible to bike wrong? I know that its suppose to be easier on the joints due to the low impact as compared to running. But it hurts my knees. And my back. And my hands. And especially my butt. Seriously how do people sit on those hard, little seats?
Anyway…….
This weekend I’m flying to Indiana on Friday and back on Saturday. Then Sunday we will have a delayed Easter with my daughter and an easy 8 mile run. Until then….C-ya!
Running with Neal 