Running on...Aug 13-19

[yellow]

Post' em!

Went out early to beat the heat and needed a headlamp. Yep, winter's a'comin' (yay)!

[Wahine]

I did a 4.5 mile track interval workout today. Long run tomorrow. Then no more hard runs until IM.

Happy running everyone!

[tattiefritter]

Just over four miles yesterday lunchtime, was going to aim for around a slow steady six but work threatened to get in the way so headed out for three. Felt so good extended it for a mile , annoyingly the potential work conflict was delayed so I could've stayed out longer. Aiming for steady six (note to self, slow down) tomorrow and am continuing the stretching and strengthening.

[KSH]

I did a 4.5 mile track interval workout today. Long run tomorrow. Then no more hard runs until IM.

Happy running everyone!

LUCKY YOU!

Hey, is this a "M-Dot" IM that you are doing? We need your bib number when you get it so we can track you. I can't believe it's HERE!

[rocknrollgirl]

Hill repeats this morning with tempo runs between sets. Hard stuff, but over quickly!

[limewave]

Just got back from a 7-mile trail run. Had planned on 8 but I started tripping on a lot on the roots so I walked the last mile. It was great. Saw about a dozen deer prancing around. Two eagle toddlers playing and a big momma eagle not too far away. A red fox. And a huge dragon fly flew with me for awhile.

[HillSlugger]

Last run before Sunday's Iron Girl Triathlon

Iron Girl Route

3.25 miles / 34m 30s / 10m 37s/mile

forgot my watch so time is approximate (noted start and end times on my cell phone)

by far my best run on the route. I ran every freakin' step today for the very first time! Pushed it a bit harder and cut off about a minute from my previous best.

at the start of the run I was actually cool, very unusual for DC in August. I hope it's that way on Sunday.

[Wahine]

LUCKY YOU!

Hey, is this a "M-Dot" IM that you are doing? We need your bib number when you get it so we can track you. I can't believe it's HERE!

Yes, IM Canada was the third M Dot race stablished and this is the 25th year anniversary. It'll be a big party!! My bib number is 2289.

[michelem]

Tonight I went out for my typical 6 mile run and for the first time in a long time it felt great! Last two times I went out I was DRAGGING and so slow. I think I just needed some rest days - Monday nothing, Tuesday and Wednesday yoga - no cycling or running. Anyway, I was able to really speed up on the hill back home and then I was feeling so good I added about another 1/2 mile before home. I was worried that I might be dehydrated, which decreases performance, because I barely drank anything today, but for whatever reason it didn't affect me. I used peppier music tonight, which I think helped (John Cougar Mellencamp). All in all, I feel much more optimistic about adding distance this coming week. As of Saturday, I'm down to 11 weeks to get myself in 1/2 Marathon shape.

[KSH]

MDHillSlug- GREAT JOB! And... GOOD LUCK on the race! You will do great!

Well, you ladies have been doing a great job this week!

As for me... eh, I needed a mental and physical break. Only got in a 3 mile run on the treadmill (too hot outside)... but it should have been 6 miles.

I also skipped my brick, so missed another run session... that should have been 3 miles.

I will be running on Sunday though... 12 miles. It's really a walk/run combo. The humidity and heat has been kicking my booty.