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Snowstorm #85

January 26, 2011 by Kristy 4 Comments

1/26/11

7 miles tempo

1:01

8:43 avg pace

I retract what I said about the hourly forecast on weather.com being a runner’s best friend.  It failed me big time this morning.  I woke up happy to be able to fit in my 7 mile tempo outside before snowstorm #85 began this afternoon.  I walked downstairs to put Hawk out and saw this…

Not pretty

It was actively snowing hard and continued through the afternoon.  To say I was grumpy was an understatement.  Since I have a treadmill in my basement, there was no escaping this tempo run.  Thankfully, my DVR was stocked with good shows (if you consider True Life, Teen Mom 2, and I Survived to be quality TV.  I do.).

The good ‘ol plan called for 5 miles at 8:24 pace with a 1 mile warm-up and 1 mile cool-down.

Splits:
M1 – 10:00 (I know, I was delaying the inevitable)
M2 – 8:29 (easing in)
M3 to M5 – 8:20
M6 – 8:06
M7 – 9:30

The tempo miles felt surprisingly easy.  Not sure if it was the treadmill or the thrilling episode of True Life (or…the speed work paying off)?

Getting prepared for snowstorm #86.  Tomorrow is a rest day but I hope to get some yoga in.

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  1. Jen says

    January 27, 2011 at 10:45 am

    I really feel for you guys with all that snow. This winter has been relentless and it’s hard to be forced indoors to get your workouts done. At least you have a treadmill at home and good TV. Great job on the tempo run!

    Reply
    • Kristy says

      January 27, 2011 at 5:38 pm

      Thanks Jen!

      Reply
  2. janae@hungryrunnergirl.com says

    January 27, 2011 at 8:18 pm

    GREAT RUN!!! So much snow, boo!! K, I am so jealous of your treadmill at your house!!! Great tempo run!!!

    Reply
    • Kristy says

      January 28, 2011 at 7:49 pm

      As much as I complain about the treadmill, it is nice to have one in the house.

      Reply

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