Penny

Yay, a nice little PR for the half, and some more information about my current fitness levels. Plus, my first cash prize as third lady :)

 Recap on running blog HERE

 Figured I'd throw in the splits if you don't want to read the whole blog post: :) Aim was to go 5-10 seconds slower than what I think my half pace is (6:55-7 or so), to get a PR and have a more accurate HM time for determining marathon pace for NJ marathon. I wanted to push myself, but have a generally even effort without trashing my legs (legs were not even sore the following days!)

 Splits: 7:04, 7:04, 6:50 (oops - tail wind) 7:04, 7:03, 7:02, 6:57, 7:02, 6:52, 7:08, 7:15, 7:01, 7:19, 0.1=7:09 

Average pace: 7:04min/miles 

Legs not at all sore after the race, but it was hilarious how slow this run was. About a 9:30 average pace (felt like 8:00!)

Very very pleased at my recovery time. It tells me that I didnt run all out (and trash my legs) and I am getting a lot stronger. 

8 easy miles on treadmill. Still feeling good, but taking it easy, just in case. No speedwork til next week. 

40 mins easy elliptical. Short leg/butt/hamstring strength session. 

Treadmill run; very easy (around 8:30-9:30 min miles) at 2% incline. 

Very easy miles around Central Park. Explored a few more trails, including the North Woods. Around 8:30 pace.

 Legs still feel tired and a little achey in places, but no major niggles or anything. I know I just ran a PR, but I am actually more proud of the fact that I got through a tune-up half and did not experience any soreness or injuries after the race. I have been waiting, paranoid, all week to feel something awful, but it hasnt happened. Perhaps my legs are finally becoming stronger and more conditioned. So touch wood, I can continue training (carefully)!