Good morning and Happy Thursday all π
I know all my friends on the east coast are almost to the afternoon by this point, so I hope you’re having a wonderful day so far as well, and I am a bit jealous that you’re almost half way done with your work day. . . but that’s neither here nor there :).
Zach and I had a blast at the game last night
I plan to have a full review later this afternoon, it was actually a pretty cool experience.
But, thanks to the game, Zach and I were in bed quite a bit after our normal bed time, so I was very thankful for my late start morning when my alarm went off.
At 745, I crawled out of my comfy bed and hit the gym for a very easy recovery run to loosen them up after a good strength day and tough hill workout the day before
Workout of the Day: 4 + miles on the treadmill: recovery
Today’s run stayed between 6.1-6.3 speeds for the most part, going up to 6.5 by the end.
I know this isn’t very fast by a many peoples standards, but for me it was very nice to just zone out and move the legs this morning. Β I didn’t want anything tough, and even when I got bored and wanted to speed it up, my smart half told me to keep it under control and save the tank for a long run this weekend.
Overall — I think the easy run was the perfect start to the AM :).
And now — it’s about time to head to work. Β Which normally I would be a little grumpy about — but I had an experience last night at the game that was pretty humbling, and reminded me exactly why I do what I do. . . so I think today I’ll grab my coffee, and put a smile on my face as I head to work.
Question of the Day: Does anyone else struggle with keeping pace sometimes on easy runs? Β Or just work outs that are meant to be easier in general?
Great Run! Rock on.
why thank you lady π
I struggle with my easy and hard runs sometimes. Sometimes my legs just don’t want to move quickly and there’s nothing I can do about it. Great job for sticking with it!
thanks π i felt like it was a mental struggle to just stay at a fairly constant, comfortable pace and not push it. but i’m HOPEFUL my long run will make me glad i listened to my smart brain and not my crazy brain π
ps: how are you feeling about the half?
I hear ya! We all (or maybe it’s just a twin thing) go through that! Your long run will definitely thank you and your smart brain. I’ll have my crazy brain have a chat with your crazy brain later though π
I’m getting super excited, but a little nervous! Thanks for asking! I really want to finish in under 2 hrs, but right now I don’t think that will happen- but I think I’m okay with that π
I am going to be rooting from you from Denver! I know you’ll be GREAAAAT! I’ll send my twin vibes π
Awww thank you! I’ll use your vibes to keep me going!
you’re going to crush it! and then it’ll give me motivation to be a twin and have the same awesome time during my half in october π
Haha sounds good!!! Which half are you doing again??
St Louis October 27 — it’s where I’m from and where my family still lives. I’m all about doing it cheap π
And the twin thing continues! I chose the San Jose RNR because I can stay with my aunt and uncle ha! Plus it’s only about an hour drive from my house. Woooo you’re getting close too!!
i’m getting anxious. i want to run 11 this weekend but not 100% sure my legs are gonna let it happen. fingers crossed!!!
Oh yikes! Just remember to listen to your body!