8 miles in 6:55 pace Went to FAC after Bre's gymnastics class for a nice run on the treadmill. I prefer to run outside 99.9% of the time, but the overnight 12"+ of snowfall and -5 degree low made the treadmill look quite enticing actually. And I must admit, it was nice to run in shorts and a tank top because 'cmon when was the last time I got to do that?...oh wait, just a couple of days ago I raced outside in shorts and a tank top. Crazy Colorado weather changes. Did an easy 8 with 7X30 second strides mixed into my run. Felt GREAT! After much demonstration and urging by my ART therapist, Richey as well as my husband, Aaron, I have finally gotten into the habit of doing a nice dynamic cool down routine after almost every run. Its easier to do at FAC since they have this big stretching room with mats and a bar to hold on to while I do my hurdle trail leg moves and leg swings. And I can leave the kids in child care the extra 10 minutes and get the routine done quickly. At home it takes more discipline to get the routine in because it seems that whenever I walk in the door from a run I suddenly have three needy kids with urgent requests. I must say though, dynamic stretching is FABULOUS for recovery and is WELL WORTH the extra investment of time. Here is a video of my friend Sara Vaughn doing the Cannonball Cool down. GOOD STUFF. Only problem is that watching this video is making me miss summertime in Boulder.
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