Yesterday was a scheduled day off and I took advantage of it by gaining an extra hour + of sleep. That along with some rested legs probably contributed to today's overall positive vibe. The day of rest was welcomed.
Thursday I hit the treadmill early for my 'uptempo' workout. These types of workouts are not killers at any stretch, but they offer a good break in the monotony of base phase and start to introduce your legs to the quicker stuff yet to come. After a 2.5 mile warm up I did 4 miles at 5:52-5:56 pace and finished with another 2.5 miles of warm down. My easy miles are no faster than 8 mph. For now that is the rule, no mater how good I feel. (one positive of the treadmill)
The treadmill run was good, but I did feel the effects of running indoors at a much warmer temp than I am used to. (66-68 F)
Thursday: 1:02:10 9 miles
2.5 mile warm up
5:53, 5:50, 5:56, 5:59 miles
2.5 mile warm down
Friday: 0 miles (great rest)
Saturday: 1:10:20 8.5 miles
(easy running on single track)
3 comments:
Hi Gregg,
Cheers to days where your running is amazing!! I love it when I go out and everything is on:) Sounds like you had a nice run yesterday and hopefully your mill run will be as amazing:) Thanks for your two cents on my shoe dilemma!! I hope that you enjoy the rest of your weekend!!
I recently bought a pair of Yak-Trax look-alikes, but haven't put them to use yet. Actually it sounds like a LOT OF WORK running on trails that need Yak Trax.
Good for you!
Julie: it sure is an amazing feeling. wish they were more often.
Don: actually the Hartley Park is in the center of Duluth so it gets a lot of foot traffic all year. right now the single track is the best it gets all year, including summer. i wear the Yak's just for added security on the turns and downhills.
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