5k at the U tomorrow morning!
Legs are still a little tired from Wednesday’s 14.5 mile tempo/marathon pace run (well, let’s clarify, only 10 of it was at marathon pace or below), but what the heck, let’s see what they can do!
I’m in the USATF Level 1 coaches certification course Monday and Tuesday. It’s been pretty interesting so far, although long. Today has been particularly long for me, as we’re spending 3 hours talking about throws… not anything I’ll ever touch or have an interest to touch. Although, I DID earn a ribbon in a junior…
Long time, no post! Just been really busy 🙂 This past week was pretty odd. I had one of my best workouts and one of my worst. High: Completing a brutal track workout and NAILING my paces for the first time in a very, very long time. Do you know how long Jerry has been…
I have forgotten what life looks like when I’m trying to run 90-100 miles/week! Wow – eat, sleep, run, run again, coach, errands, clean, family time (last but NOT least). Then: repeat! Things have been going really well! As crazy as the schedule is, I love it! I’ve responded to the higher mileage really well,…
The email last night to Jerry after the workout: Little mental hic-cup tonight 🙁 Workout: 4×10-12 at tempo w/ 2 minutes rest, 2 mi WU and CD Recap:2 mile warm up. Legs felt a little rested, but weird. Like I didn’t have good control over them (or had sort of forgotten how to run?). Started…
It’s exciting around here! I’ve started to set aside things for the race (also made a long checklist, I love making lists & crossing things off :)). Here are a few highlights: Gels/Bottles: Yumm, Carb BOOM! I was lucky enough to get bottle service on the course – think I’m in the 38th position, and…
Nate decided to make T-shirts for the Trials — and suggested I post here in case anyone in the blog world wanted one. They’ll be $10, safety green (really a bright yellow, not green), 50/50 cotton/poly blend. If you do, let me know a size!