Happy New Year to all our Jewish friends!
My 6.2 mile run on Tuesday was really hard. Andy, my husband and coach, came with me. I was tired and hot. It had been an intense few days prior. I had to stop four times during the run and I averaged around 9.25 min. mile. My goal was 8.5. Oh well! I felt very disappointed in myself. How can I ride so hard, so fast, so strong; but have such a tough time running 6 miles?! It's a very different activity. I have to give my body a chance to get used to it. My legs felt heavy. The discomfort of running is something I'm not used to. I like sprinting - 100 or 200meters and you're done. With a bit of whining, I did it. Feel pretty good about it.
I treated myself with a massage that evening. A very deep 1.5 hours. So indulgent; but so necessary.
The next day I went for a nice, relaxed bike ride with my friend and training partner Tass. Legs were screaming at me on every hill. But it's a feeling I'm really used to. Hopefully, that'll happen on the run.
Today I'll go lift some weights - core/upper body.
Friday, I'm doing the "Friday special" with the boys of Tenafly Road Dawgz. A fast pace exciting 2.5 hour bike ride. I think my next run will have to wait until Sunday in D.C. Nation's Tri.
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