Emily's training blog

My legs were tired today.  They were not quite recovered from Saturday's run.  I ran without a watch and tried to run easy.  I ran 2200 W to 4100S, down to the river trail and back to Millrace Park.  I had to stop and watch the pelican that was standing in the river.  He was pretty cool.    I love the things that I see on runs that I probably wouldn't see otherwise. 

I find out about St. George today!

I met Jenny at Murray High for a track work out, only to find out that the track is completely torn up.  So, we had a change of plans.  We ran down to Murray Park and did a fartlek workout.  We ran 2 sets of 1-2-3-2-1 minute intervals with 1-1-2-1-1 minute recoveries.  We practiced the hill up to Vine St. on State St. so that we will be all ready for the Murray 5k.  The workout was a good mix of hills, soft surfaces, some trail, and some pavement.    Then, we cooled down back to Murray High School and hit 7 miles total.

I got into St. George Marathon.  I am both excited and extremely nervous! 

I bought new running shoes yesterday.  When I got home, I looked and noticed that they didn't remove the security tag.  So, one more day with my old busted shoes.  I will have to take them back today.  On the upside, I also bought my first running skirt.  I loved running in it this morning.  It is so comfy, and I'm sure it makes my butt look cute . . . which is so important to running.

I ran 4800 S to the River trail and back to 1300 W via the nasty Winchester hill.  I felt terrible today.  I ran easy, but had no energy, a stomach ache, and I was so hot.  I need to remember to hydrate like crazy.  Between nursing and running and the hotter weather I need a lot more fluid.

We put an offer in on a house yesterday.  If we get it, the location might alter my routes by a whole quarter mile.

I missed my run yesterday.  I spent the day working on the house, trying to get it ready to sell.  It was good cross training!  

I warmed up 20 minutes and then ran a 4 mile tempo run.  My splits were: 6:24, 6:12, 6:09, and 6:00.  Total time was 24:46.  Then, I cooled down until I hit nine miles.  61:04 total for nine miles.