The Track !!!

So for a guy like we who has not run any speed on a track in a long long time today was a tuff one. The workout for the day was 6x600 at 5k pace with 90 seconds rest. I always feel like I am learning to walk aging my first few track sessions. To make things worse it was hotter than hell out. Oh well got to do it huh. I ran to the Edina track with Nick, Sonya and Evan in the jogger. Sonya was doing the same workout as me so we just alternated 600's while Evan sat in the jogger. Nick was doing 4 x 1200. I did feel out of sorts but overall ok. I think my splits where 2:07, 2:02, 2:02, 2:04, 2:05, 2:06. Man was it hard. Now I just need to rest up till the 15k this Sunday.

Miles for the day= 11

Rest Day

After that killer workout yesterday I knew I needed a rest day today since I was going to be going to the track tomarrow. I just ran after work at 8pm to the lakes and around some and back. It was very humid still at that time. Maybe it was just that or something else but I was very tired for most of the run. I was pround though for sticking the whole run and not bailing early.

Miles for the day= 8

Today was on hell of a workout. We had to do a 18 mile long run with a 12 mile MP run in the middle. I am a big beliver in running in the most "like" conditions as possible in something like this. So that being said we decided to run a 3 mile warm up to Lake Nakomis then follow the TCM course for a long time then loop bacl on Ford bridge back to the start. It was Paul, Sonya and I today for the long haul. Nick joined us for the first 5 miles of the MP run. From the start I felt real good. I was running a bit slower that MP pace to start but worked my way into a faster pace as it went. All in all it was a good run. I was tired but happy to get it done. My last mile was 6:00 mins. Not bad, a good start. Thanks to PR for the mile marks on the path !!!

Miles for the day= 18

What the heck ?

When we woke up this morning for the run it looked like for sure it was going to rain on us. So I set up the baby jogger with the rain cover. Evan has been in the jogger with this on but only for purpose of a wind shield. Today was going to be for the real deal. It was so funny as we started out because as Evan looked at the rain falling on top of his head cover he had this look at us of " what the heck is going on " ???? It was like I see this but do not feel it ? Very funny for Sonya and I to see.

As for the run we went down to the lakes with the idea of trying to meet up with our friend Karl but we had no luck finding him. On the bright side we hooked up with our friend Derek S. It was fun to run with him. It was a bit faster than we hoped for since we had a big workout/long run tomorrow but it was great to run with and talk to him anyway. Our run went real well. I think we both where happy. Plus the light rain was nice !!

Miles for the day= 10

Evan time

Evan and I went out tonight for a run. I figured he needed a nap and I needing a run so we took off before Sonya got home. I was once more a nice night down at the lakes. As I figured Evan was asleep within 1 mile of the run starting. I was feeling super good tonight. I ran without my watch which was nice. I should do this more. It just felt real relaxed. Even though I knew how far into the run I was there was something about not knowing what the running time was. The best part was Evan got up within a half mile of the house. It was a good start of the night for both of us.

Miles for the day= 8+

Man what a nice day weather wise !! I feel like a big dump ass for not finding away to get out. For all of you who did get out I hope you had a good one !!

Hot workout !!

I met up with Nick today to do a workout. I was thinking of doing 1 min on and off pickups but with the chance to run with someone I figured I could change plans. Nick was looking at doing something simple like 4x 5 min on with 2 mins rest between. Ah heck you on live once, and I have no problems changing my plans. I knew going in it was going to be hot so I was ready for the worst. As we warmed up I had wished I had drank more water or maybe even brought a bottle with me. I do not like running workouts with a bottle but sometimes you have to. We did the run down wround the lakes. That worked good with the lack of many people or lot's of cross streets. I felt pretty good overall but was very tired and needing water after the last one that's for sure. I also made the mistake in wearing a new shoes for the first time. I am looking forward to long Marathon pace workout this weekend.

Miles for the day= 10