Fuel SMART,Train HARD, Run FAST.

Today was a cross training day. I did 1 mile on the treadmill to loosen my legs from Saturday's race, then did 25 minutes on the elliptical and 10 on the bike. Additionally, I did 60 minutes of lifting -a plan my trainer I meet with 2xmonth made for me. Good day.

Today I hauled the kids with me to the track. I haven't done a track workout in so long! My friend reminded me how much easier it was to do speedwork on the track rather than the treadmill. How could I have forgotten? 10mph on the treadmill feels like a sprint but the track made it feel smooth and easy. I started with plyometrics and remembered how much I love doing this.

I had originally planned to run 5X800 at 7:00 pace, but I really had no idea how to run these since I don't know my 10k-marathon pace. I did the first one effortlessly in 3:13 then decided to work down from there. My spits were 3:13, 3:13, 3:09, 3:05 and 2:59. I think I could have done 4 more at this pace and that surprised me. Kids were screaming to go home so I did .5 warmdown and went home satisfied:)

This morning I woke up at 5:30 to run Davis, a pretty hilly run climbing up to 300 feet. The last few times I have run this, I have averaged around 8:40 pace and felt pretty good with that effort since some of my miles were like 13 min/mi. Today I averaged 8:00 for 8 miles with a mile warm up/down. My half split was 8:16 pace and last split at 7:44. I couldn't decide if going there was easier or back from the hills. I think it evens out  and I did give more effort on the way back. Felt good today and finding some strength and stamina. Hills are getting more manageable for me and my legs are getting and looking stronger! Good run.

 Later today I did 1 hour of weights and a 5 mile bike ride at a steady pace.