Month: April 2009

Nice set of intervals

I woke up this morning feeling as though I didn’t sleep so well. I did toss and turn a lot, but heck the legs felt great and the planned workout didn’t seem so difficult. It was 4x1000m at T pace (7:02 min/mile or 4:22) with 1 minute waling rests+ 2x1000m at I pace (6:21 min/mile… Continue reading Nice set of intervals

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FAIL

I woke this morning with some awfully sore legs and (I dare say) a bit of nausea. So, I was not too excited to go out and do three sets of 2 miles at T pace. Still, I managed some breakfast and felt a little better so I headed out the door. The warm-up was… Continue reading FAIL

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Another week, another 48 miles

Today marked Alice’s longest run to date (and my longest run since the Walt Disney World half marathon). Alice’s first pair of running shoes lasted through cross country season and track season, but she’s been asking for a new pair for several weeks. So, I promised her a trip to the running store if she… Continue reading Another week, another 48 miles

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New Shoes rock!

Normally, I’m pretty loyal to my local running store.  With one pair of trainers approaching 500 miles, I was waiting for the end of the quarter to make use of one of their progressive coupons.  While waiting, I found the Adidas Supernova Sequence on sale for $65 through Amazon, with free shipping.  Since I have… Continue reading New Shoes rock!

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Not really sure how I did that

Yesterday was actually kind of nice.  I went to the gym, did 6 miles on the stationary bike, then did a full body strength training workout.  In the afternoon, I did another 3 miles with Alice (in 28:20).  She claims the slower pace hurts her legs. I’m definitely feeling the effects of the two workouts… Continue reading Not really sure how I did that

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