September 27th, 2009
Just got back from a 7 mile recovery in the rain. Perfect temps for a calm wet run.
Which tells you that I did my 22 yesterday on a beautiful, sunny morning (my first run over 18 miles since running Steamtown!) It was uneventful but I did manage to make my way up one of the Philly marathon hills (I think there are only 2) where a bunch of people were walking for Sickle Cell Anemia and this one woman, just ambling down the road, cracked me up as she told her son to “stop bothering me, you’re breaking my rhythm.”
I took it slow because of the speed workout the day before. Btw, a couple comments in the last post about 1/4 mile tracks require an explanation about my speed workouts. I’ve only been on a track once (not counting race finishes) since starting to run. I do all my speedwork on the measured path in the park. It’s not exactly flat, but close enough.
Anyway, my goal for yesterday’s 22 was to come home feeling good so I took it slow and easy. Mission accomplished, my pace was a modest 8:48 and my legs never caught on that they’d run so long. It was nice getting the LR out of the way on Saturday, too. That means tomorrow I’m going to be a good girl and do my hill sprints, which I’ve been neglectful about recently.
So this week’s mileage was 75.6 thanks to that Long Run since, besides one 12, I ran short single-digits the rest of those days.
What else? I’m officially giving up my bad habit (non-medical herb) until after the marathon. I did this last year and didn’t think it made much difference, but back then I was running a minute/mi slower, so I’m thinking perhaps the faster machine requires more care. If anything it should help me eat less snack crap since I’ve been terrible on that score lately.
I’ll leave you with two satisfied gals at the Philly Distance Run. That’s Kat on the left. I’m the squinty one in the soaked shirt with no upper lip (I found it later that day).
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What non-medical herb have you been taking? I’m lost. Great job on the run! Also, I do my measured speed stuff on the TM or on this random flat road. Something about the track is repulsive to me. Very cute post-race picture, btw! Aren’t those headbands the greatest?
Aren’t we a pair? You look so cute – you got the model pose going on. Something about the shadows makes me look fat – or maybe it’s the fat that makes me look fat. lol.
Great job on the first official long run of the cycle! You’re running smart and doing great – keep up the good work. Looking forward to cheering you on in Nov. I’m guessing you and Herb have a date after the race.
LARunner, glad to know you’re another non-track workout person, especially at your level. And yeah, those headbands are fabulous (though I need to wear a couple clips behind the ears to keep them on).
Kat, lol about the date! I’d offer up a three-way, but I know you don’t swing that way. And you don’t look fat, the lighting isn’t doing us the best favors, but we’re still a cute pair. Tick tick tick, know what that is? Steamtown’s countdown coming for you! :-)
dont you lovely ladies look lovely!
You kids look like 10 year olds! Uh, okay, should i sell my stock in Hostess and Nabisco then?
Great job on 22. Do NOT tell me that 22 is the new 21.
Kat – it’s the shadow – your arms look all yoga’d.
Doggie, only thing missing was you and Loren.
Blackbear, don’t give up all the stock, I’m so ashamed to be working on a big bag of Cheetos these past couple days. Something about colored food powder, I’m drawn to it.
Ah, that explains it. Having a good safe venue for intervals is the main thing – you know, running so fast – you don’t want to be scaring cyclists and dog owners. Some tracks are hard too – I’m lucky to have a lovely grass track not far from home.
Great job on the long run!!! I start my 3 hour runs in October. I am looking forward to that!!!
Love the pic BTW!! You guys look great!!
Whoo-hoo, 22 miles! “Non-medical herb,” teehee. Hope the good weather continues for awhile!
Your runs sounds awesome Flo! Well done. Thanks for sharing the photo. You ladies look great!
Love the photo of you and Kat! WTG on the 75 mile week.
Maybe I should start shouting out “Stop bothering me, you’re breaking my rhythm” to random strangers on my long runs, and see what hilarity unfolds…
Good long run, Flo. If the last couple of miles were not dreadful, you paced it right. Oh, and it’s my turn to neglect the hill sprints this week. Nice pic too.