So it's been a week since I last posted...but I've still been running. I finished out last week with a 7 miler on my hilly route Thursday and then did my long run, a 12 miler, on Saturday. Saturday's run was HOT! It was 77 degrees on the time/temperature clock when I ran by it at 11:05am mid way through my run, but what made it so scorching was that it was full sun out. Don't get me wrong, I am loving the sunshine and these record breaking temps for this time of year, but with no cloud cover the run was a pretty blazing. I called Steve 3/4 of the way through and had him bring me a Gatorade. It hit the spot and allowed me to finish out my miles despite the heat. I really need to get one of those handheld water bottles with the hand strap to take with me on my long runs. I have tried running with a belted water bottle, but it rides up the whole time and annoys me...not worth the hassle. Here is a pic that Carly snapped of me with my iPhone after Saturday's 12 miles. I told you it was a hot one! (Gross!!)
This week I ran 3 miles on Monday, skipped Tuesday due to a 10.5 hour work day, and ran 7 miles tonight. Tonight was also 77 degrees when I passed the digital temp clock, but it felt a lot cooler to me since it was completely overcast. I was pretty happy that I averaged under a 9 min/mile for the run too. Here are my splits which averaged out to a 8:52 min/mile pace.
This week has been out of the ordinary. My work schedule has changed because I'm working the upcoming weekend, and that means the running schedule had to change too. Here is my training plan for the week, and as you can see I'm not currently caught up with my miles (blue = scheduled miles, green = miles ran). I'm off the next 2 days though, so my plan is to run 6 miles tomorrow and keep the 12 miler on Friday and then I'll be back on track for the week.
The other exciting thing I noticed when I looked at this outlook graph was that I'm really close to moving into the next Nike+ level/color (top left). What does that mean? Absolutely nothing! But it will be cool to have accomplished the green level and moved on to level blue.
Even though I'm all about the running schedule and keeping track of my training, it doesn't bother me to switch runs around and and make changes mid-week. With the busy life I have between all of my roles and duties, it's really inevitable that I will have to tweek this hobby to fit it in where I can. My calendar proves this with all the arrows and move arounds. My main concern is to get in the miles...whenever I can.
Recent Runs:
3/15: 7 miles, 1 hour 7 mins, 9:34 min/mile pace, 74 degrees.
3/17: 12 miles, 1 hour 56 mins, 9:42 min/mile pace, 77 degrees and full sun.
3/19: 3 miles, 27 mins 16 secs, 8:41 min/mile pace, 77 degrees and breezy.
3.21: 7 miles, 1 hour 2 mins, 8:52 min/mile pace, 77 degrees and overcast.
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