so the whole thing about training for an endurance run is that you work on your base during the week (typically) and then on the weekend (typically) you do your long run which is usually increased by a mile each week. Of course, this varies with each runner but this is how we are doing it. My "base" is 3 miles. I'm totally not sure how to define my base to peeps here but just trust me. Heh. I guess it means I can do 3 miles easy-peasy (ahem...riiiiight)
Today we set out for 5 miles which was our "long" run for the week. It was great! I finished 5 miles in just under 56 minutes so I did a little more than 11 minute miles which is probably faster than our coach wanted us to go but whatever. I'm pretty sure when we get up to 8, 9 and 10 mile runs, we'll HAVE to do 12 and 13 minute miles.
The run today was great. I ran hard the first 3 miles but after the last hill I was really out of breath so I slowed my roll. I didn't want to lose my stamina knowing I had 2 more miles to go. I was with the pack but I just held back and let them go. Our coach kept turning around making sure I was okay and I just kept giving her a thumbs up. I was fine... I just knew I couldn't go as fast as they were if I was going to finish strong. Note to self: start slow!!
Sure enough, at about 1/2 mile left, I felt great and pushed myself. What is most interesting to me about that is that in my past races, I've NEVER been able to PUSH at the end because I've been full steam ahead the entire race. Now, I've realized that if I take my time during the run, I really can push it at the end. Sweet!
The best thing about the long run? I'm resting for two whole days! Yay! I'll walk some tomorrow but I won't run again until Tuesday and then, it will be a 3.5. I've decided that I won't do the park twice again. That route just discourages me. So, I need to figure out a different 3.5. Maybe I'll go to a different park or something.
I seriously love running. It makes everything so much better. ;)
Total: 5 Miles
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