The weather didn't cooperate with my trail running this weekend, not with cold-air induced asthma So I ran inside again at my gym and chose to hit the treadmill. THIS time, however, I chose to run first, not after a hard workout and my body seemed to have responded to that. My left hammie was much happier with me, so that tells me I probably should continue that trend if I choose to run at the same time I've an intense workout. Granted, my workout Saturday was lighter than usual, but I was focusing on how my hammie felt while running and for the rest of the day.

Walked 5 minutes, ran 7, walked for 5 more minutes on the track. No problems going for that time, though my speed was only between 4.5 and 5 mph. At my level I don't think that unreasonable and I am still focusing on increasing my running tolerance without injury. This week I've a couple of timed repeats for my first run of the week, and for the second I've a 10 minute run on tap. My plan plan still calls for only running twice a week, but that is going to change in a couple of weeks.

My trail run event is on May 31, I would like to be able to run the full 5K by then, but I won't cry if there is some walking involved. Hopefully I can practice the hillier portions of the route before then, but if this winter weather continues...but it HAS to stop sometime, yes?