The events at Boston really opened my eyes and helped get me back into running. I ran all my scheduled miles this week so I am very proud of myself.
My boyfriend got me a Garmin 210 for my birthday and I have been using it to track my runs. I'm also attempting to run without music since I intend on running the marathon without it. I did not use music for the long runs with my training group either. It's nice to be able to look and my wrist and adjust my pace if need be.
On a side note, my local 5k was yesterday. I've participated in the race for the past 3 years and make it my first race to start the season. I skipped out on it this year mainly because I don't think that I'm in shape run a 5k around the same time that I ran it last year. I feel kinda bad that I skipped it, but I think it was a good decision in the end.
The plan for the week was as follows:
Monday: 3 mile run with The Runner's Edge in Libertyville to show support for Boston Marathon victims. The run ended up being 2.62 only.
Tuesday & Thursday: planned rest. Of course I took that.
Wednesday: 5 miles. I was able to get outside and the temps were PERFECT! In the low 40s! I ran it in 44:46, which is FAST for me since I haven't been doing much running. Needless to say, I was pleased with myself.
Friday: 2 miles. I decided to run 2.38 since the run on Monday was .38 short from 3 miles. Also, I'm a super weird person that likes whole numbers. Total so far is 10 miles.
Sunday: 7 mile long run. I got in 5 out of the 7 miles. I ran about 2 with my boyfriend who is not a runner whatsoever and hasn't been physically active due to a demanding job located very far away from home. I was proud of him for being able to run/walk 2 miles. I ran 3 pretty much on my own save for a little strut with him. We walked home the rest of the way. I will tack on 2 miles one of my lower mileage days this week or run the two another day to make up for it.
Total Miles: 15 out of 17
I am confident that if I can maintain this running schedule that I will be race ready come the end of May and early June.
Good job getting back on track! You'll adjust fast to running without music, just don't think about wanting music! Listen to your feet (if you hear them too loudly, you are running too hard), the birds, and nature! You won't go back to music.
ReplyDeleteHi Declan! Thanks for your comment! I have run without music before and actually ran 22 miles out of last year's marathon without it. Also, I like to be aware of my surroundings on the road since you just never know what might happen! After a few close calls, I'm trying to forgo the tunes all together! However, I definitely will have music on while using the treadmill (dreadmill). Happy running to you and thanks for stopping by! :)
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