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Frustration Buster

March 15, 2011 by Kristy 5 Comments

3/15/11

8 miles speed work

I had a frustrating morning.  A doctor’s appointment that took 3 hours door-to-door and when I came home our internet was out.  Wouldn’t be a big deal except that I was working from home and pretty much need the internet to do anything.  So I went for a run.  No use waiting around for the internet and, since I was cranky (putting it mildly), a run would mellow me out.  Luckily speed work was on the agenda today.  Nothing like taking your frustrations out by running fast kinda fast.

I did 1×1200 and 5×800.  I’m making up my own speed work these days.  I look at my schedule, sigh, and then do what I want.  I kept my pace between 7:15 and 7:30.  I was slower than the 800s I did a few weeks ago but instead of being a slave to the Garmin, I used my perception to see if I was working hard or not.  I made sure my exertion was a “7 or 8” on a scale of 1 to 10.  That also means I’m huffing and puffing like crazy.  As long as I’m doing that, I consider the workout successful!

I’m hoping to catch up on The Bachelor tonight.  There was no way I was going to be able to stay awake for all the drama last night.  I already know who “won” anyway…and who the next Bachelorette will be!

 

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  1. Jess @ Blonde Ponytail says

    March 15, 2011 at 9:00 pm

    Oh good point on the next Bachelorette–who do you think???

    I like the mixture of distances you put together for speed–excellent paces. I huff like a mad woman in the gym and am thankful others have ear phones in!

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  2. runnergirl training says

    March 16, 2011 at 1:15 am

    I’m sorry to hear about your frustrations today. Grr. Hopefully, your night went better! Good job on your speed work! Nice pace.

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  3. Gwen says

    March 16, 2011 at 9:26 am

    just found your blog and love it! i also did tnt (for my first marathon in disney this past january) and ive done a few of the same races you have, being from the dc area…just signed up for mcm in october and can’t wait!

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    • Kristy says

      March 16, 2011 at 10:17 am

      Hi Gwen! Congratulations! You must have had a good experience if you are doing MCM in October 🙂 You are going to LOVE it! If you have any questions about the race, please let me know…it’s my favorite!

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