Running is a means and never merely an end

Late night workout with Mell! The moon was so bright so it wasn't quite as dark as I was afraid it would be. We warmed up 2.25 miles and then did the workout on the lower fields (safer than the track). It was 2 sets of 800/600/400 at 6:05-6:10 pace with 90 seconds between each rep and 2:30 between sets. We started out at about 6:40 pace but worked our way down to 6 flat by the last 2 reps. 2 mile cool down.

I think my Pegs have about had it, my feet are starting to hurt by the end of runs. It is definitely time for me to go ahead and get my next pair of trainers. I'm thinking Vomero's! I could use a little more cushion.

Also, I am thinking I may start writing my blog in both English and Spanish, like writing it out normally and then translating below, as a means of a little extra spanish practice talking about something relevant to me that we probably won't discuss in any class - runner's jargon. If anyone speaks spanish, feel free to help me out and make corrections when need be!!

8 miles relaxed at 8:35 pace. I ran throughout Converse Heights mostly, as well as down to Cottonwood trails. Felt good!

8 millas tranquillas a el ritmo de 8:35. Corrí por Converse Heights principalmente, además de abajo a los senderos de Cottonwood. Se sintió bien!

I'm finally home! This past week and a half was so stressful, I am so so so glad to be home for a bit. Ran downtown today, 7 miles at 8:10 average pace. I felt fantastic, and ready to turkey trot tomorrow!

Estoy finalmente en casa! Este semana y media pasada era tan estresante, estoy muy muy muy contenta ser en casa por un poco. Corrí en el centro hoy, 7 millas a el ritmo promedio de 8:10. Sentí estupenda, y estoy listo correr un "turkey trot" mañana!

Happy Thanksgiving everybody! What better way to kick it off than with a turkey trot!? 2 mile warm up, and then I just ran and enjoyed myself. My only goal was to negative split, no matter how slow or fast that meant. I ended up running 6:57 for the first mile, then 6:56, then 6:31. I'm happy about that! It made the race much less painful, especially when I compare it to the same time that I got for my conference race where I death-marched and suffered the last 2 miles after a 6 flat first mile. Excited to be learning how to run smarter! 2.25 cool down.

Oh, and I got 1st overall for the women! Yay!

Feliz Día de Gracias todos! Qué mejor manera para lo empezar que con un trote del pavo?! 2 millas para un calentamiento, y después yo solo corrí y me disfruté. Mi solo meta era correr más rapidamente cada milla, no importa como lento o rápido esto significó. Corrí 6:57 para la primera milla, después 6:56, y después 6:31. Estoy contenta sobre esto! Hace la carrera mucho menos dolorosa, especialmente cuando lo comparo a el mismo tiempo que yo conseguí para mi carrera de conference donde yo corrí cada vez más lentamente y suffrí en los 2 millas final después de un primera milla de un ritmo a 6 exactamente. Estoy entusiasmada para ser aprendiendo como correr más inteligente. 2.25 millas para relaja a mis músculos y mi ritmo de corazón.

Ah, y yo llegué 1ra en total para los mujeres! Sí!

7 miles recovery in Waynesville! 7:55 average pace. It felt nice outside!

7 millas para recuperación en Waynesville! 7:55 ritmo promedio. Se sentía agradable afuera!

90-minute long run today, finally! 50 degrees and overcast - perfect running weather. Averaged 7:58. I tried eating a Gu for the first time today, about an hour into it. I think it helped a bit, I picked it up the last 3 or 4 miles. It was just a pain in the butt to try to take while running.

90-minuto correr largo hoy, finalmente! 50 grados y nublado - tiempo perfecto para correr. Promedié 7:58. Traté comer un "Gu" para el primer tiempo hoy, alreadedor de una hora en el correr. Yo pienso que lo ayuda un poco, mejoré las últimas 3 o 4 millas. Era solo una lata tratar tomar mientras corriendo.