There are some things in life you gladly accept without question or further analysis. Found money, gifts and my running this week fall into that category. After yesterday’s epic mid-distance run, I was prepared to accept whatever the running gods delivered this morning.
Weather-wise it was a bit warmer than most of this past week … 40* and overcast, with rain expected later. Therefore, I had a window in which to bang out a recovery run. Shorts and light jacket were definitely in order. I took a risk with only one layer of gloves, but for the most part it worked out in the end.
My left thigh, leg is still bothering me. I actually felt it during most of yesterday’s run. Therefore, I went to the flat Reservoir Path for a series of loops. The strain was evident thru the first part of the run. However, on the back half, I felt no soreness. I concentrated more on form/alignment and that seemed to help. I’m thinking that in the injury is a result of aggressive hill work, speedwork and core exercises. I’m over doing it on a few of those areas and my form has likely suffered. Rest will help. I’m rethinking my weekly program a bit (more on that tomorrow).
Back to the run. I went with headphones again and am finding I run better with music. My mental state is just more relaxed. I felt strong again this morning. No ill effects from the 13.2. Today’s result: 7.8 miles @ 8:06 pace. I ran easy for the first 3.5 miles, but turned it up on the back half … the threat of cold rain concentrates the mind and gets the legs churning faster. As the drizzle started, I really wanted to get home.
This easily wraps up the single best running weekend I’ve had. More beasting!
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marathonmaiden December 13, 2009 at 5:16 pm | #1 Reply | Quote music definitely helps my pace too. i don’t use it though because my ipod broke way back. great run. and i agree with “just accepting” good running. tough to do (i also look for the ball to drop) but congrats on such a great weekend of running!
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a marathoner December 13, 2009 at 6:22 pm | #2 Reply | Quote One for the record books … like anything if I don’t switch up the music often, it gets stale and I get stale. We’ll see how this goes.
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Yasmin December 13, 2009 at 6:24 pm | #3 Reply | Quote Wow, A-MAZING week! Major beasting goin on for surrrre!
You said it’s your knee that is bothering you?
I can’t believe you weren’t running with music before! My iPod died for a few days and immediately I noticed a significant struggle in my runs.
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maslife Maria Simone December 13, 2009 at 6:29 pm | #5 Reply | Quote Great running this weekend! I like running with music too. I know that’s a controversy but I enjoy it. Glad to hear the leg started to feel better. hapoy trails!
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Weekly Running Review (12/7/09 — 12/13/09) I Beasted That Sh*t