Work will win when wishy washy wishing won't

Tom and I ran into Carolyn and Kay this morning so we ran a bit with them.  We just ran where we could find an eigth of a decent road.  (Couldn't find half decent roads.)  The sun is shining now so hopefully a few more roads will be clear for tomorrow. 

Six

Today Tom worked at home so he could run outside in the sun with me for my speed workout.  We weren't sure if the sun was ever going to show itself like it was suppose to but it ended up coming around 11:00 just as we were ready to get er going!.

It was quarter mile repeat day for me.  Goal:  6-8 fast/hard pace.  I did 6 and thought that was plenty, didn't think I could do another one.  But after the 1/4 recovery I wanted to try one more....Did it!  Then I knew I didn't want to do anymore.  : )

One mile warm up then 1/4 fast, 1/4 recovery and finished with 1 1/2 cool down home, while Tom went on to add some hill work and 5 more miles. 

1: 1:39

2: 1:41

3: 1:40

4: 1:42

5: 1:38

6: 1:42

7: 1:39

I felt good about the consistency, only 3 seconds between the fastest and slowest.  I know that 3 seconds means a lot to some of you, but to me I call that consistent.  My HR spiked at 181, with my average HR 153.

I'll just say that it is sure nice to have a dedicated runner sleeping next to me each morning!  I can see how hard it would be for someone who has to get up and go out into 10 degrees all by their lonesome each morning! 

It's been a busy morning running around with apointments and errands so I am especially glad the run is out of the way.

Final 5K time trial tomorrow in preparation for my first official 5K with 5K specific training.  Then 2 more weeks till I get to see what this 12 week training period has done for me.  Hopefully a sweet PR!

OK, I'm either setting myself up for a sweet PR or a trip to the ER!  Today was my last time trial in preparation for my 5K on the 22nd.  To recap, my current race PR is 24:04.  Two weeks ago I did my first time trial at 23:21.  Today I did my second time trial and got 23:09.  I wasn't sure I had the right mind set going into the trial today and the temps were colder than I had planned but it turned out good! 

5K Ave: 7:29/HR 164

7:32, 7:35, 7:21, .40 (6:58 pace)

I slept in a bit longer today while Tom went out and got 8 in before returning to get me.  Then he got 8 more miles in with me.  We did a 3.5 mile warm up, then the 5K and 1.6 cool down to home. 

We saw a cute little spoiled looking puppy in a pink sweater during our cool down time.  She looked lost and a little scared so we thought we'd try to see if she had a tag we could help her find her way home.  She layed down and acted like she wanted us to scratch her tummy but when we got close to her she about took our hands off!  She was a fiesty little gal!  We wanted to help her out but she was not going to let us.  I hope she found her way home safely.

Now off to a busy day of Primary duties and basketball games.  Have a great weekend!