Despite a bit of soreness from yesterday's workout, I needed to get out and get some fresh blood going to my muscles, so I set out to do my 4.5 mile loop, which is basically the Air Force Appreciation days course with the residential area loop cut off of it. Taking off I actually felt decent and was intent to cruise along and feel relaxed. It was the same wind that we experienced during the race. As I hit the 2 1/4 mile mark (the start of the bike path)averaging about 6:30 pace, I started watching my splits as I had the wind at my side and back. I ran my next 3/4 miles at about 6:00 pace and then the next mile (mile 4 of the race course) in 5:49. Now considering that I ran those actual miles during the race in 6:16 and 6:12, I was pretty pleased to now be running 6:03 and 5:49. Let's just say that I felt a hell of a lot better tonight and I wasn't even pushing the pace. I shut it down and cruised the last 3/4 mile as a 'cool down' and stretched afterward. Still a little sore, but encouraging stuff.
I rewarded myself by making a cheeseburger and washing it down with a Pepsi and a chocolate shake (not to mention a couple of mini Snickers bars). Easy running tomorrow and Friday and Saturday I tear up the 5K at the 'Run With the Animals'. Looking forward to it !
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
No comments:
Post a Comment