I'm not sure where my motivation went but I would appreciate if it found it's way back to me. I started this blog for accountability but it became way too easy to not post which in turn made it easy to not train. The solution - now I am adding blog goals to my list, minimum 2 posts per week.
So here's my training recap:
Week #1 - Base Building
-1 bike ride: 1 hour
-Interval run: 6 miles
2 mile w/u
3 @ 1600 (2 min RI) @ 8:06
1 mile c/d
-missed my tempo run and second bike ride.
-Long run: 13 miles
Solo 13 mile run, no watch, no water and 1 Gu. The watch wasn't a terrible loss because the trail has mile markers. The single Gu was poor planning on my part. The water, however, was completely unexpected. I've been using this trail for over a year and have always had water at some point. There were times when the water was warm or a few water stops were empty but for the most part, I've always had water. I can't stand wearing a water belt so it's one of the main reasons I run this particular trail. I guess I better break out the water belt, though, I can't take a chance of having another run like this.
On a positive note, it was the first time I reached the "end" of the trail where it meets the SunCoast. On the way back I began to think of all the different routes for my longer runs. I have quite a few options so it will be nice to change it up if I feel like it.
So here's my training recap:
Week #1 - Base Building
-1 bike ride: 1 hour
-Interval run: 6 miles
2 mile w/u
3 @ 1600 (2 min RI) @ 8:06
1 mile c/d
-missed my tempo run and second bike ride.
-Long run: 13 miles
Solo 13 mile run, no watch, no water and 1 Gu. The watch wasn't a terrible loss because the trail has mile markers. The single Gu was poor planning on my part. The water, however, was completely unexpected. I've been using this trail for over a year and have always had water at some point. There were times when the water was warm or a few water stops were empty but for the most part, I've always had water. I can't stand wearing a water belt so it's one of the main reasons I run this particular trail. I guess I better break out the water belt, though, I can't take a chance of having another run like this.
On a positive note, it was the first time I reached the "end" of the trail where it meets the SunCoast. On the way back I began to think of all the different routes for my longer runs. I have quite a few options so it will be nice to change it up if I feel like it.
2 comments:
ok, just heard about the water being on the "low priority list" from Katheryn. That sucks! I'm proud of you for putting all those miles in. I'm hoping that will be your last solo long run. I'm planning on staying home the rest of this summer if I can help it. Great job on the run!!
I also did a solo 13 mile long run but mine are always solo b/c nobody wants to run with me at 4:15am. But i had half of a bagel with peanut butter before starting the run, had my garmin and water along the way. Ok, I'll be monitering your blog from now on to make sure you get 2 posts in a week. Maybe I need to be monitered too? I've been averaging 1 post every 4-5 days.
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