Over the past few days I've been a stuffy, sneezing, and coughing machine. I tried to let myself rest. I didn't run Saturday and Sunday but had to work all night. Monday I had a REAL rest day. And by that I mean nothing. I didn't even leave my house in hopes that I'd be fully recovered.
Yesterday I was finally able to get back in the swing of things after being sick. My throat felt fine and my head was less stuffy. I ran 3 miles at 8:37 average pace. Today my training calendar had me scheduled for my first tempo run. Over the next couple months before the marathon, I will be doing tempo and speed work each week and I'm so excited! Anyway, I warmed up for 2 miles and then kicked it into gear for 3 miles at approximately 8:08 min/mile. I grabbed some water and then took it easy for the last 3 miles to cool down. My overall pace was 8:46. I probably should have ran a little easier on my warm up/cool down miles but I was feeling good! Running 8 miles like this was a fun change!
How is your running going? Do you do much speed/tempo during training?
Leah B.
Running has become a huge part of my life. I have the opportunity to think a lot during my daily runs. These are my thoughts on life, love, friends, family, health, nutrition and running!
Hope you are feeling better soon!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on feeling better and having a good run! I'm still trying to beat my stuffy head cold - which means I've only run once in the last week. I feel so guilty. :(
ReplyDeleteI love tempo runs! Especially during marathon training; they make you feel less turtle-like. ;)
ReplyDeleteGreat that you had a good run! I don't do any speed or tempo runs currently because I'm training for some ultras. I sometimes do one shorter and faster run per week.
ReplyDeleteWe're just starting our training for a spring event, so no tempo/speed yet!
ReplyDeleteI do love tempos but I love them more when they are done.
ReplyDeleteYAY for you!!
I hope you feel better soon. I just got over a nasty cold. Good luck on the training.
ReplyDeleteGood speedy run! I always try to run a tempo once a week. It's helpful and I can increase my speed. I hope :)
ReplyDeleteEnjoy the rest of this weekend!