As for this past week's running recap, it was one of those weeks where being super busy at work and trying to get ready for a long weekend away created the perfect storm that shattered my free time. I still got my runs in (though weekly total was only 13.71) but didn't do any strength training, only one abs workout, and only one yoga session. I'm motivated to do a lot better this upcoming week.
My big accomplishment for this week was completing the summer Runner's World Run Streak! I ran 40 consecutive days, from Memorial Day to July 4.
Jumping for joy after completing my last run of the run streak while in West Virginia; Django comes over to investigate. |
Lululemon Aquamarine Runner Up Tank and Bangbuster; Athleta Raspberry Relay Skort |
Old Athleta Tank; Just a Short Run race shorts... what I call my "sexy shorts," ha ha! |
Athleta Black Chi Tank and Fiji Green Fair Isle Skort; Lululemon Zing Ping Light Energy Bra & Petal-something Bangbuster |
Old Athleta running top & Black Relay Skort |
On Thursday before we left for the weekend, I made my first attempt at a tempo run as defined by Hal Higdon--gradually increase pace, maintain max pace for only a bit, and gradually decrease. I did a one-mile warm-up and cool-down then did a one-mile tempo run. I focused on the gradual build-up, maintaining for a bit, and then gradually decreasing. I did okay--need to work on making both the increase and decrease more gradual. I ended up doing 3.17 miles in 34:23.
Athleta Amalfi Blue Chi Tank & Asphalt Be Free Knicker; Lululemon Beachscape Bangbuster |
Athleta Glass Blue Dots Chi Tank & Asphalt Relay Skort |
I ran one mile on this gravel road leading to our private cabin in West Virginia to complete my run streak. (Dog didn't run with me--this was on a separate walk.) |
Still, even though I was sure that I could easily continue the streak (through Labor Day? through the end of the calendar year?), I remembered one of my summer goals: to indulge a bit more and enjoy more quality time with my husband and others I love. So Saturday and Sunday I did not run or exercise at all. I enjoyed breakfast on the deck watching a pair of cardinals eat seeds, exploring with my husband and dog, relaxing in the hot tub, and having our own little holiday BBQ in the gorgeous country where we were staying.
It was an awesome weekend that left me recharged for this upcoming week. Happy running!