Yesterday was a scheduled rest day in a planned rest/transition week after last weekend's race. This morning I was out at 6 a.m. to do three easy miles before heading into work, which definitely made the work day better.
Other highlights:
- I'm so happy to be running again in the early mornings. I love being out when the birds are starting to sing and when it feels like I have the whole world to myself (aside from the other few runners also out), and getting a great workout in before the sun rises. Soon, as the days lengthen, I'll get to see the sun rise too.
- Per Sara's suggestion, I bought chocolate soymilk for after runs. What a treat! I used to buy chocolate soymilk when I made a lot of smoothies, but I haven't had it in more than a year. It has 5 grams of protein and 19 grams of carbs (but much less calories than regular milk) so it's a good recovery snack. And it tastes delicious.
- My new Athleta running rain jacket came when I was working this weekend (boo!) so it's waiting for me at the post office. With the rain we've been having, I'm sure I'll need it soon. Look for a fit review this week.
- Monday: Rest and 60 minutes yin yoga, hip series
- Tuesday: Tempo run--Distance: 4.02 miles; Time: 43:20; Pace: 2 miles at 9:49 pace sandwiched in between two 11:30 pace easy miles | 30 minutes hip-release yoga
- Wednesday: Easy run--Distance: 3 miles; Time: 34:34; Pace: 11:30 | 45 minutes strength training
- Thursday: Intervals: 3 X .5 miles at 9:39 race pace--Distance: 3.84 miles; Time: 42.34; | 25 minutes essential yoga for runners
- Friday: 45 minutes strength training
- Saturday: Rest
- Sunday: Easy run--Distance: 3.19 miles; Time: 36.09, Pace: 11:20