Running Redhead

My training has taken a big hit starting last Saturday. Allergy attack on Friday evening followed by a day of flu-like symptoms and fever on Saturday. So I also took Sunday to regain strength. Unfortunately the week also got crazy busy, so I could fit in only the tempo run today and then Friday's workout. 4.5 tempo miles in 6.50 pace on the local bike trail. I feel like I'm finally able to relax a little on these runs and maintain a steady effort level with less mental effort. I even was able to cut down on my glances at the Garmin. So the tempo miles felt very solid.

Ladder workout with my training buddy. She pushed me to some times I don't normally hit again. Started with a 1:28 quarter, minute recovery, 2:56 800m, 1:15 recovery, then a 2:58 800 meter followed by a 1:15 recovery and the the biggie mile at 6:13. Surprised myself with that time, but it did take a lot out of me. Recovery after that one was 2:30. Then two more x 800m right around 3:00 and a final quarter. Same recoveries as the ladder up. The final quarter was slowed to a 1:34 by nature's calling. Happy with the workout given my lack of mileage last weekend. Hopefully I can jack it back up this week.

AM run on the road with rolling hills. Managed to keep the pace at recovery level for 7.5 miles in about 64 minutes.

PM run on the grass and the track for about 7.5 miles in 64 minutes again.

Hamstrings feel a little tight.