Distance: 3.5 miles
Today was my first "pace" day. It called for me to run three miles at the pace I want to run the half marathon. I'd like to finish in under 2 1/2 hours, so I need to run approximately 11:30 minute miles. That amounts to somewhere between a 5.2 or 5.3 on the treadmill.
Isn't my math great?! And to think...I teach algebra!
I'm going to double check my numbers another time...just not right now.
Anyhow, I ran the first mile at a 5.2 speed. Then I kicked it up a notch to 5.3 for the second mile. I figured I'd drop back down to 5.2 for mile three, but I surprised myself by hanging to the end at 5.3! That made me happy.
I never struggled to the point of feeling like I was going to flip off the back of the treadmill from being wiped out.
I love it when a run feels good.
The kids were even good while I ran. It may have been the baggies of chocolate chips I bribed them with! Parenting at its best!
Half way through Training Week 2.
About Me
- Heather Forcey
- I am a mom to two boys ages 14 and 11. My husband, Eric, and I have been married for almost 16 years, and we are making our way through the day with a lot of laughter. I have been a Catholic school teacher for 19 years and am also the vice principal at my school. I enjoy watching tv and reading. The trick is to find time to fit it all in. Life is crazy but blessed!
2 comments:
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Each faster increment feels so wonderful, doesn't it?
Really, now on this blog I read that not only will I be running with my much younger, faster cousin but I will be running a 1/2 marathon in 2.5 hours???????
Well, you get to run with your feeble, cranky (much) older cousin... you lucky girl!
Truly you are my inspriration and I have been "running" about 4 miles a few times a week so far. Next week I am shooting for 5. Thank you for making... encouraging me to do this!
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