WEEKEND AHEAD

FRIDAY: 45 MIN / GRASS CUTTING

SATURDAY: REST

I am getting ready for a recovery, short run on Sunday. I plan to run 2 and 1/2 hours which is half of last weeks long run.

TIME FOR ME

RUN : 2 MILES/ NO TIME

After a very busy day, it was after 8pm when I went out to run. The sun had just set and it was quiet and peaceful. Even Dakota was laid back. It gave me a chance to reflect on my day which had a lot of lows in it- my 12 year old patient passed away and I had a chance to talk to her father. It is so important to grab and appreciate every moment in life. As I waddled home I thanked God for my 2 kids.

TREE INTERVALS

RUN: 2 MILES /TREE INTERVALS 5:1 TREES

Good evening- 70 and sun. Dakota and I ran well together tonight. No tugging or pulling. I felt good doing pickups and it was a good workout.

RUNNER'S TROTS

RUN: 3(2.5) MILES/ 7:1


After indulging in a great lunch with dessert, tonight's run ended with the last half mile waddling home because the dreaded runner's trots were coming. The whole way I swore never to eat like that again and cut back on my caffeine. We'll see how I do! It's quite the experience and I' sure my neighbors had a chuckle!!!!

FORCED REST DAY

REST: 0 ANYTHING


Today was an absolutely perfect day that God gave us. I needed it to be a rest day after the weekend. I almost started out the door 10 times but something kept coming up for me to do. So whether I wanted to or not it became an off day. Tomorrow is going to be the same weather I'll definitely get out- maybe tree intervals!

SCHEDULE FLEXIBILITY

SATURDAY: CROSS TRAIN / CUT GRASS / 35 MIN.

I think grass cutting should be considered crosstraining. you are walking consistant with resistance for a period of time. Today I am rethinking my run for tomorrow. Good weather/ not on call/ feeling good are making me think of 5 hour long run.


SUNDAY : RUN/ 5 HOURS / 5:1 / APPROX 20 MILES

I decided to take advantage of the factors to do a long run. I went to the I & M again and the weather was perfect. I felt good the whole run except at the end -I was out of water for 2 miles. The rest of the day I felt good also. I think for me it was a good move to run long. That's why it's important to listen to your body and your gut feelings of what to do.