Do good things come in pairs? How about bunches? What about bad things? Do we only notice the bad things and take the good things for granted? Why all the questions? :-) I think these things are important. In order to be properly balanced, you have to be aware of the good, the bad, and the ugly, and make adjustments as needed.
Take the past twenty-four hours for example. It was way too cold last night for me to go out on my run. I think the temperature was around 26 degrees with a wind chill of 6. No thank you. I did something I haven't done in a long time. I dusted off the old treadmill. If you have been following my blog for a while, you know that I have abhorred the treadmill for the past five months. I've used it, like twice, present time included. The last time I used it, I absolutely hated it. But much like running, last night, it was good. I set the incline on two and progressively negative split my three mile run: 13:20, 11:40, 10:00 respectively. I was pleased that the treadmill actually gave me a good workout, just what I needed before my race Saturday. Ya know what was really special? I did more than half my run at 6 mph!! That's 10 minute miles, and I didn't even get out of breath. You have no idea, but let me help ya, it was just a sweet, satisfying feeling.
Then, I got up this morning, plopped my buttocks on the scale, and came in at 205! Hurrah! All that holiday eating stuff is gone, and then some! My new focus on healthy eating is paying off. It seems when we plateau, we are eating enough to maintain our current weight. What I have done, is backed off a little more, until I get that "I'm slightly hungry all the time" feeling, and it is working for me.
Tomorrow will be the first time I have repeated a 5K in a race, and quite frankly, I'm trying to decide what my goal is. Do I want to PR? Do I want to have fun? Do I want a PW (personal worse)? So many questions!! The truth is, I'd like to PR, but I'm not sure I will. I don't think having fun is a problem, despite the expected 26* temperature in the morning. I think, tomorrow, I will over compensate. I'm going to go out hard, run until I can't anymore. Take a walk break. Then go from there. I'm still in the process of determining what a good race pace is for me, and this will be a good time to "over compensate" so the next time I have a good idea of where to back off to. Kind of like learning to pull the ball when you have a bad slice in golf.
Everyone have a great weekend, and may a "bunch" of good things come your way.
Finish strong!
Wes
ORN: 3 miles, 35 minutes, easy, R5/W1, 11:40 miles
8 comments:
I hear you on the treadmill, it can be so boring. No matter how many mental games I play, nothing seems to work. Good luck in the race, and be sure to keep warm so you don't injure yourself on cold muscles.
Take it one step at a time, and decide on a goal as you go:) Good luck!
Dude, negative splits. I can't even think that far into my training. I know that the tread sucks but in my neighborhood, its the tread mill at the gym or your butt kicked in. I'll be moving soon. Thanks for checking out my blog. I like the writing style, you can count on me dropping by from time to time.
Have an awesome race this weekend. Don't go out too hard - save a little for the end. :) And you don't HAVE TO have a goal for your race. Sometimes it's nice to just go out and run.
About that treadmill. . . . I'm with you. I avoid it at all costs, but when you don't have a choice, it does work. But, I'd rather run outside any day!
Good luck on your 5K!
Congrads, Wes!
If you feel you've trained for it go for the PR. Or just go out and enjoy the race, sometimes when you go out relaxed is the times things such seem to fall into place and a PR is yours without all the worry up front.
Just so you know, now I have that Sleighbells ring, are you listening song stuck in my head.
Come race day it will all fall into place...PR or not have fun! Sometimes the dreadmill has its advantages...have a good weekend!
I have found the treadmill to be less of a chore, especially considering our landscape and wind chill factors right now! Perspective is everything.
Whatever you decide, good luck on your race!
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