I took this as a rest day.\u00a0 My hammies were a little tight and sore from last Sunday’s long run so I did 20 minutes of yoga and called it good.<\/p>\n
I walk Rocky everyday unless it’s raining.\u00a0 We usually go for about a mile and a half.\u00a0 Sometimes more if time permits and the weather is super nice.\u00a0 I never mention this as part of a “workout” and I’m not really sure why.\u00a0 It is definitely exercise for both of us!<\/p>\n
Then there was sticking fighting later in the evening.\u00a0 The schedule for class has changed just a bit and now we’re not getting home as late in the evening.\u00a0 It’s glorious!<\/p>\n
Tuesday, 6th:<\/strong><\/p>\n Six miles!\u00a0 Whooo!\u00a0 I tried to pick up the pace a bit and see what I could maintain for some distance.\u00a0 I was able to crank out 6 miles at an even 10 minute\/mile pace.\u00a0 Exciting times!<\/p>\n Wednesday, 7th:<\/strong><\/p>\n I did a shortie run and then lifted some free weights afterwards.\u00a0 I ran 2.5 miles and decided to just bust it out and GO.\u00a0 I kicked that 2.5 miles out at a 9:11 pace.<\/p>\n HOLY CRAP!<\/p>\n That is probably the fastest I’ve ever ran.\u00a0 I was tired afterwards too, woo.\u00a0 People holding a pace like that or even faster for a marathon just floors me.\u00a0 That’s some tiring shiz!\u00a0 I was so excited and happy that I could actually run that fast.\u00a0 Goodness guys this makes me squee!<\/p>\n Thursday, 8th:<\/strong><\/p>\n Pouring rain.\u00a0 All. Day. Long.\u00a0 Man that meant no semi-long run.\u00a0 I did some Trouble Zones instead with Jillian and that kicked my hiney.\u00a0 I put everything I had into it and worked it like it was hot.\u00a0 I felt really great afterwards but was still bumming about missing a run.<\/p>\n Friday, 9th:<\/strong><\/p>\n I did a nice 3 mile run at a easy nice pace.\u00a0 Normally Fridays are rest days but since I didn’t get a run in on Thursday, I was looking for some cardio action.<\/p>\n I have no idea how people can eat super heavy foods, drink alcohol, and then go for a run the next morning.\u00a0 Thursday is pizza night and wine night, both things that I love.\u00a0 But man having that sit in my bellah for a run the next day makes the run very slow and very dragging.\u00a0 My legs feel like lead and I’m more prone to getting a few cramps.<\/p>\n No way could I eat pizza as a pre-race meal.\u00a0 Oh-my!<\/p>\n At my stick-fighting school we have a yearly seminar with a visiting instructor.\u00a0 Training started Friday evening and I finally made it to bed at 11:30. :o<\/p>\n Saturday, 10th:<\/strong><\/p>\n Up bright and early for more training! Saturday is the longest day of the seminar.\u00a0 We train from 9am until 4:30pm.\u00a0 Small break in there for lunch and a few water breaks but otherwise, it’s straight training.<\/p>\n My body is definitely starting to become more conditioned to training.\u00a0 Previously, after this seminar (this is our fourth year attending) my arms would be all bruised up.\u00a0 You might think that for stick-fighting we would wear padding but we don’t.\u00a0 But this year I’m only sporting really one bruise.\u00a0 Go me!<\/p>\n I was punk-ass tired though by the end of the day.\u00a0 I went to bed around 8:30ish and chatted with Scott for a bit.\u00a0 By 9:30 I was asleep for the evening.<\/p>\n Sunday, 11th:<\/strong><\/p>\n No long run for me gang.\u00a0 I slept until about 7am and got up to let Rocky out and get him fed.\u00a0 Then I went back to bed until 9:30.\u00a0 Whoa that’s some serious sleeping!\u00a0 I originally thought I woke up at 10:30 and got 13 hours of sleep.\u00a0 But I just read the clock wrong. :p\u00a0 Still 12 hours of sleep is nothing to sneeze at.\u00a0 My bod was tired!<\/p>\n I had a little bit of a sleep-hangover. Do you ever get that way?\u00a0 Where you are a little groggy and foggy headed when you wake up?\u00a0 I’m not talking about normal sleepy-headedness, but this is like where you just can’t think and maybe have a slight headache?<\/p>\n I can definitely tell I need the rest though because the thought of running makes me go, “ugh”.\u00a0 When I get that, it’s time to chill!<\/p>\n Pace Talk:<\/strong><\/p>\n Now I just got done posting two articles on pace and how sometimes I think people get too hung-up on it only to turn around and talk pace.<\/p>\n My recent pace talk is because I’m excited about this new turn of events in my running and not because I think pace should be a focus.\u00a0 This is a personal best for me to know that I can push out a fast pace like that.\u00a0 I never thought I would be able to run that and even though it’s a short distance I now know I have that in me.\u00a0 This is a big achievement in my running journey and since this blog is about my running adventures along with healthy eats, I want to talk about it. Guys this was such a twisted mixed up week for workouts!\u00a0 Quickie recap for you! Monday, 5th: I took this as a rest day.\u00a0 My hammies were a little tight and sore from last Sunday’s long run so I did 20 minutes of yoga and called it good. 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