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Weekend Recap: Running

February 11, 2012 by Kristy 6 Comments

I know it’s odd to write a weekend recap on a Saturday but I’m done with running for the week (I’m taking a barre class tomorrow, which I’m sure will sufficiently kick my butt).

Funny how running works…on Tuesday I was nervous and not feeling confident at all.  Then I had great runs yesterday and today and now my confidence is starting to come back.

FRIDAY
Since I had already planned for my 20-miler to be a long, slow distance run, I knew I could get in some marathon-paced miles on Friday without adversely impacting Saturday’s run.  My plan was to run 6 miles at MP.  I felt great and the miles seemed easy.  Turns out they were faster than MP – 8:13, 8:13, 8:08, 8:08, 8:05, 8:08.  Sweet!  Gotta love when that happens.

SATURDAY
We got “snow” overnight.  This is my kind of snow though – sticks to the grass and trees but leaves the sidewalks and roads just wet.  It pretty much “snowed” the entire time I ran so I put my hood up and hunkered down for 20 miles.  It was really beautiful out.  No wind, wasn’t too cold, and everything looked so pretty.  I love LSD runs – no pressure, just fun.  I finished in 2:59 (8:57 average pace).

Fun fact:  A year ago, I was in San Fran for my birthday and I ran 15 miles.  I remember being so happy that my average pace for a long run was 9:00; that was huge for me.  And now a year later, it’s my LSD pace.  Hooray for progress!

I am so ready to celebrate my birthday.  I’m not-so-patiently waiting for Matt to come home from the airport.  He was away for 2 weeks (again).  Boo.

I hope your weekend is off to a good start!

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: 20 miler, barre, Boston Marathon, long slow distance, marathon pace

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  1. Celia says

    February 11, 2012 at 2:45 pm

    The snow was so pretty today! Totally my kind of snow too 🙂 Yay for progress and feeling confident again!!

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  2. Rachel says

    February 11, 2012 at 4:14 pm

    WOW!!! You did awesome on your second 20-mile run. You go girl! I ran this morning in the snow also and yes, this snow is good snow. I was HOT after the first mile. Overdressed… grrrr…

    Have a wonderful time out for your birthday and hooray to running progress.

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  3. Cindi says

    February 11, 2012 at 5:13 pm

    Happy Belated Birthday! 35! You are a young one. 🙂 Enjoy your birthday celebration.

    Nice work on knocking out 20 miler #2! I have 20 miles tomorrow. uggg. Wish I was done like you!

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  4. Kara says

    February 11, 2012 at 5:33 pm

    I have to admit when I saw this, my first reaction was “Weekend recap?? She still has a running day left. :)”

    I used to be so proud of myself for maintaining a 9:30 pace and 6 miles used to be a long run. Hahaha

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  5. Beth @ RUNNING around my kitchen says

    February 12, 2012 at 10:35 am

    Great runs – both the speedy six and long and slow 20! I love the comparison to your average pace a year ago…it gives the rest of us some hope 🙂 Hope you had fun celebrating your birthday!

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  6. Alyssa says

    February 12, 2012 at 11:14 am

    That is HUGE progress for just one year! Happy birthday!

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