So, this week and next week are anamolies of sorts.
Rather than doing some distance runs,w hich I have been doing for a few years now, I’ll be running a few 5Ks.
It’s interesting, because I don’t even run just 3 miles anymore. 4 is my shortest run and I do that only one time per week; otherwise it’s 5-10.
I’m looking forward to it, because I’ve been working on speed and have improved greatly since the days of 5Ks. I can blow away old records, except tomorrow, at which time I’ll be participating in the “hardest 5K in Georgia” up and over a bridge that boasts a huge angle and only 300 feet of flat space at the top. This run is for fun only, as i”m doing it with my husband and his sister.
Next weekend is a fast 5K where I’m going to push my time, and I hope to conquer the race in under 24. I’m not sure that will happen. My ultimate 5K goal is 22 by next year; for now I’m good at about 25. But 24 would rock!
Do you step outside of your box when running? Pushing yourself in different ways? If not, you should. It gives you something to look forward to and it also changes your method of training. I’m not doing the huge long runs this weekend (and I am going to miss that, I have to admit, though I’m going to push my long runs up to Sundays for the next two weeks when I’m doing these short 5Ks).
Yet I have had to try a variety of different things to meet these new, different goals: speed work, in particular.
If you are stuck in a running rut, consider getting yourself out of that box!
In other news . . l I have been dead tired lately, going to bed each night at 9 and sleeping the night through. Last night I slept 10 hours! That never happens, as I’m usually up by 5 or so to workout. It was much needed. I’m feeling better, and more rested. I hope to continue this pattern until my body is caught up.
Happy Running today! I’ll report back after tomorrow’s fun run! I’m not going to push myself because i want to have full use of my legs for next week’s fast race!
Hi, Thought about the tiredness. Are you eating differently? Noticed on many posts some of runners figure they can eat anything that the run will burn the calories away. That is true to a point. But good quality eating creates a great foundation to improve all your running activities.
Enjoyed reading your post.
Jerry
Thanks Jerry! I actually feel some of my issue is my caloric intake – not enough calories for amount of running. I’ve increased mileage, not food. This has happened in the past – but it’s funny how I don’t catch it until I’m ‘in’ it. I’m so glad you stopped by, thanks for the thoughts!