Long and Less Long Runs: 3-5 to 3-11

[Grog]

Grog... DO NOT WORRY!

Tri's are suppose to be fun. Do what you can to train. Exams COME FIRST! That will improve your life and pay your bills... tri's won't. Worry about what really matters.

Good luck on Sunday!

Hehe

I'm not a worrier in general. But frankly sometimes I wonder if I really have more chances to earn a living by finishing my PhD than by become a pro triathlete!! (And it is understood that my chances of becoming a pro-triathlete are way less than slim.)



It WILL be fun I'm sure (as long as I don't drown on the swim).

[Shiraz]

Wow what a difference it makes when the weather is nice! I ran 5 miles and then did 1 1/2 miles of interval training. It is such a mood booster to get the sun and warm temps. Almost as good as chocolate....okay maybe not but a close second

[yellow]

Shiraz...we had you beat temp wise. It was a whopping 60 here this afternoon (thankfully it is cloudy). I thought I was going to collapse from heat stroke. Did a hilly 6.5 miles on pavement (trail is too mucky). My knee does not like pavement. Lots of people out enjoying the warm weather before the storm hits tonight (just a li'l one).

[emily_in_nc]

Lovely day today! It was still in the 60s when I got home from work, so I did another (approx.) 3 mile trail run, then walked on the trails with my DH to cool down, so about 5 miles total. I felt stronger tonight than when I did this same run/walk on Monday night.

Out of interest, I wore my HRM and my HR was above 160 for most of the run. On the downhills it would fall into the 150s, but then I'd go up and back up it went - max. HR 177. When walking the same trails it was only in the 120s to 130s, so it's pretty obvious why trail running is such a hard workout. When I run on the treadmill it stays in the 150s, which also explains why that is easier than the trails.

It's SO nice to be outside again!!

Emily

[Shiraz]

Hey,
Can't believe it was 60 degree's! I think we are looking at 50's all week. Yeah! I chated with my running buddy for the 1/2 SLC and we are planning on bringing our bikes. Do you want to plan a "recovery " ride on Sunday after the 1/2 mary?? We may be slow but would love for you to show us a great ride.
Glad to hear you are out on the pavement beating up your joints with the rest of us!!

[Wahine]

Ran about 6 miles yesterday with 3 loooooonnnnnng hills - about 4:30 min each - in a zone 5!

My baby cows are sore again today.

[rocknrollgirl]

Baby cows...LOL....it took me a sec.........