Getting back to it

3.24 miles/35:52 min/11:03 avg pace

Today was 8 min run/1 min walk.  That was quite a jump.  The Monday runs are always a little difficult.  I took the girls on the run Paul and I used to do when we were dating - nice and flat.

Walk with Jenny.  It was beautiful outside.

Definitely my toughest long run yet.  We usually go on Fridays but we bumped it up this week since most of our group is doing Heart of Holladay on Sat.  On Tues I was thinking we should switch our run to Thur due to the weather but then the report looked like we'd be okay.   WRONG!!  We ran most of the time in rain!!  And it was not fun.  Did not enjoy it.  I was soaked!  Luckily I wasn't really cold.  The good thing is I can say I've done it (and I'm sure I'll be doing it again.)

Stats from the run:

7 miles/ 1:24:34/ 12:05 avg pace

This week I started my Garmin at the beginning so all stats include our 5 min warm-up walk.  I didn't include that last week so the stats don't truly compare.

Cross-training today.

I got up and went to Muscle up with Cynthia.

Then went on a bikeride with Julianne.  I think it's easier to run uphil than ride uphill.

Did a power walk today with the group.  I think it's great to do these walks before and after long runs/races.  It stretches out my sore muscles and it's great to walk and talk sometimes. 

We were out for an hour and it was chilly to start but nice when the sun got over the mountains.

This race was a beautiful course.  Our group all started out together but didn't stay together very long.  I was the last one to finish.  I had a kind of tough time - didn't have my gum that I always chew when I'm running so my mouth was really dry.  I didn't bring my water/fanny pak since it was such a short distance but I missed having water with me (it was also the warmest weather we've run in yet).  I also missed having sweat rag. And I didn't bring my iPod and should have since we weren't together.  Next time I'll bring it all.

I do feel good that I bettered my time by 3 1/2 minutes and I ran straight for 2 miles.  I walked up the 2 small hills.  I think I do better with the set intervals.  The minute walks are very good for me.

It was a fun race and it was so great to have Leslie come and cheer us on.  Best of all was Paul came to cheer us on and take pictures.