Half Marathon Training – Mid-week Runs are Done (Sounds kind of gross.)
Today’s Goal: 4 miles
Actual Distance: 4.1 miles
Time: 38:46
Weather: Sunny; not humid; 72 degrees
Time of Day: 12:15 PM
Notes: Mid-weeks runs are done. Feel strong, but my thighs are sore. Looking forward to doing 10 miles on my long run this weekend!
Tomorrow’s Goal: REST DAY
Half Marathon Training – What I Did Instead of Attending the Work BBQ
Today’s Goal: 6 miles
Actual Distance: 6.05 miles
Time: 59:19
Weather: Sunny; No humidity; 71 degrees
Time of Day: 12 PM
Notes: A good run with some hills thrown in.
Tomorrow’s Goal: 4 miles
Half Marathon Training – Just the Facts
Today’s Goal: 4 miles
Actual Distance: 4.1 miles
Time: 37:25
Weather: Partly cloudy; 65 degrees
Time of Day: 12:00 PM
Notes: Good run. Pace was faster than normal. 9:06. If I can do that pace through the race I will finish in under 2 hours.
Tomorrow’s Goal: 6 miles
Half Marathon Training – Weekly Long Run
Today’s Goal: 9 miles
Actual Distance: 9 miles
Time: 1:30:59
Weather: Sunny; Cool; 60 degrees; Beautiful September morning
Time of Day: 8 AM
Notes: This is the longest distance I’ve ever run. I felt good the whole run. At one point it was like I forgot I was still running and was lost in my thoughts.
In order to amuse myself while covering what was quite a distance (for me), and for your entertainment, I took a selfie at each mile. You’re welcome.
Tomorrow’s Goal: miles