Running on...Aug 13-19

[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.

[Tri Girl]

I ran every freakin' step today for the very first time!

Nice going!!! You're going to do great on Sunday!! We can't wait to hear all about it.


Limewave- sounds like such a nice run and some interesting wildlife spottings. That's why I like trail running more than road running- so many more interesting critters to watch.


I think I'm filing for divorce from my running shoes for a while. I'm getting slower instead of faster and my frustration has me hating to lace up my shoes and head out the door. Maybe if I stop doing it, I'll fall back in love.


Keep on running ladies- I'm living vicariously through your adventures (even tho I rarely post on this thread, I read it all the time).

[limewave]

Wahine and MDHillSlug--Good luck at your events! I can't wait to read the race reports.

Thanks for posting everyone. I like to read about everyone's progress even though I don't always comment. It's so encouraging to know you are all out there pounding the pavement with me

[Wahine]

Good work MD!! That's a big deal.

Well, I ran my 15 miles yesterday with 9 of it at what should be my tempo pace. Not as fast as I had hoped.

More later, gotta go.

Edit to add: I blame my slowness on tight hips from my intervals the day before. So I was a little grumpy about my run but in retrospect, I've run 19.5 miles in about 30 hours the week after a looooooong ride, I really shuoldn't be surprised.

Now it's time to rest.

Good work ladies!!