Monday, September 19, 2011

cross-training.

i decided last week that i needed to take a detour with my run schedule and do an entire week of cross-training. i could really feel it in my knees that i needed a break. and no amount of ice and minimal recovery on the weekends was going to do much good. so that's exactly what i did. i did do a little easy running on monday, but otherwise it was all cross-training. i did ab, arm, and back work, rode the stationary bike, did my usual steep incline walk on the treadmill and circuits. it was a nice change of pace, but i have to admit that it was hard for me to take a break like that. i know that i did the right thing by listening to my body, but man..that inner voice in my head--she's a loud girl!
here's hoping that my cross-training week paid off by giving my knees the much needed break they were asking for.

Monday, September 5, 2011

PR's and RB's.

so happy to report that i ran another 10k today...AND...set a new personal record from the first one i ran last week! i improved by 3mins and 12 seconds. i'm not sure if it was due to having quite a few more carbs than i normally do last night or the weather being better..a bit cooler and not as humid or if my endurance and stamina are just getting better. but whatever it is or was it was wonderful. i love doing slower long distance running more than i do shorter, faster runs that's for sure. it's evident in my history of run schedules.

also the most exciting thing today (besides my new PR!) is that i got to have my running buddy with me (due to the holiday) and it was his first 10k and he kept up with me the whole way!!! SO PROUD OF HIM!! he's not usually pumped up for long run as much as i am, but he did it and did so well...especially since the new path that i ran on last week that i wanted to share with him was mostly up hill the last half of the miles. :) he was a real trooper and we barely walked at all. so overall i'm really happy with the second 10k i ran with an improved time and that i ran it with more ease than before.  plus, my favorite running buddy was with me this time and i got to be with him for his first ever 10k.

definitely a great day.