It's amazing what a gorgeous sunny day will do to one's attitude. Yesterday I was feeling really lazy and basically did nothing but veg out and read a little. I guess that's what happens after working about 50 hours for the last few weeks and finally getting a day to myself. The wind was a little crazy yesterday and decided that I wanted my first outside run to be a pleasurable experience so I decided to wait until today to do it.
The sun was shining bright and there was just a slight breeze which felt refreshing. I started opening up blinds and half the windows. I proceeded to take all my X-mas decorations down (lights and my village) since there is no more snow in sight. I also was able to clean up around the house and get my laundry done. I found some time to relax and then went for my run.
I was going to go earlier in the day, but thought I may pass out from this extreme heat wave of 60 degrees. I am now on my last week of my run/walk progression and I managed 32 minutes for 3 miles (which 32.10 is my PR on a 5K). I was shocked that I was that fast when I walked for 8 minutes out of the 32 minutes. I think my body really is stronger after all this cross training. I proceeded to get my first bike ride in of the year and cooled myself off after the run with a great 7 mile ride.
I think Wisconsin is trying to skip Spring as we are supposed to hit over 70 degrees at least twice this week and it's only March. We are about 3 months ahead of schedule up here so we will see if this lasts. I am hoping to get all my runs in outside this week and stay off the boring treadmill.
Did today's weather motivate you?
Hi Lish,
ReplyDeleteThanks for commenting.
I think a pair of tri shorts is totally worth the investment. And practicing your transitions are also worth the time, not only to save you time during the race, but also to take that stress factor out of your race.
Looks like you had a very successful training Sunday yourself!!
I was looking into those or even a tri suit (so I don't also have to buy a wetsuit). Have you used one before?
DeleteA tri suit doesn't replace a wetsuit. A trisuit is a one piece tri short and top. With separates or the one piece you don't have to worry about changing clothing during the race other than your shoes, add helmet etc. A wetsuit is just for the swim portion and not legal in all races, it really depends on the water temperature.
DeleteHaha - perhaps I should read your blog before I call and ask you all of the questions you just answered. :)
ReplyDeleteBecause of the gorgeous weather, I am doing my first outdoor track run tomorrow! At 5am, in the dark. ha.
Hope everything went well. You are such a speed demon now!
DeleteI think maintaining fitness while injured makes all the difference in the world! Goo job chica!!!
ReplyDeleteThis weather has been so motivating for me, it feels so good to be outside and in tanks and skirts again. I was getting so cranky the last couple of cold runs, sadly we are supposed to get snow this weekend and be cold again.. crankyville here I come!
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