My last long run was Saturday. And, even though, I didn’t feel like running in the pouring rain, I did feel like knocking out my final long run of the Run Less Run Faster 5K training plan.
It was 6 miles and I ran the groomed trail by my house — 3-mile gradual descent and a 3-mile gradual ascent. I banked time on the descent, but as it turns out, I didn’t need as much of a cushion as I thought:
6 miles: 51:03; 8:30 average pace
1: 8:20
2: 8:11
3: 8:28
4: 8:36
5: 8:43 (the pace I was supposed to be running the entire time)
6: 8:45
I was very happy with this run given that I felt disconnected with my legs the entire time, and like the gravel on the trail was throwing me around — like it was in control and not me. But I did have my new Saucony’s on, and they felt good. Gotta love new shoes! And being done with the final long run!
I really like the RLRF plan, I’m just burnt out on training. I always seem to get this way. I’m just ready to race the 5K and get this thing done. But after the St. Paddy’s Day Run, then I need to start training for Seattle Rock N Roll Half. *sigh*
I’m not trying to PR, though, so it’ll be a much more relaxed training cycle. I think I am going to use the awesome plan that Coach Mel (Tall Mom on the Run) made me for last summer, but modify it a little bit. It’s a 12-weeker, so that means training won’t start till Monday, April 2. I am totally on board with that! Especially since we have some out-of-town dog shows coming up.
(Saturday’s dog show here in Seattle went well as Bennie won Winner’s Dog and Best of Winners, and picked up two points toward his championship. Today, we were too prepared, and Mr. T and I did not argue pre-show, so we knew Bennie wasn’t going to win…and he didn’t.)
I’m going to be in the Bremerton coming up, and I am excited to run in a new area! And then, we’ll be in Oregon in Kim’s (Just Trying is for Little Girls) neck of the woods! After that, we’ll be in central Washington — more new places to run in (and maybe it’ll be warm there)!
Do you run when you travel? Ever been to a dog show? Is it warm where you live? It’s dreary here.
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You will Rock the 5K, you have done EVERYTHING right this training cycle. Cheers to a little break.. HUGS!
Hey, hey, hey! When we’ll you be down here? Can’t wait for you to come to my town!
Oh, and if I can run the 10k at your 6 mile pace on Saturday, I will be very happy. I think you have a great 5k coming your way.
Yay for the last long run! You are going to KILL that 5k next weekend! And honestly, if you’re not going for a PR, it doesn’t seem like you need to do much to train for the Seattle half, you’ve been running tons and seems like you could pretty much run that instead of the 5k next weekend? So it’ll just be maintaining fitness? Have fun on your travels and CONGRATULATIONS BENNIE!
Too funny that Bennie is a fickle performer & needs a little tension to get him to put on his game face! I’m excited for the 5k – my only tip w/ the RLRF is when you’re running just don’t look at your watch. Listen to your body & go, b/c most likely you can perform better than you think you can.
You are doing so well with your training! I have no doubt you’ll be brilliant in your 5k! Good luck! Well done Bennie too!
I fell out of blogging land a while ago, but I just wanted to let you know that yours is one of the few blogs I still read regularly. Your entries leave me HAPPIER for having read them, rather than feeling “less than.” I feel like I can cheer you on for being a fellow wife and mother pursuing dreams and goals, rather than feeling like I need to run 4x1600s with you.
Keep writing. You have a personable spirit and a universal voice, and the runner-blogger world needs more of that.
~ Veronica
Thank you for the wonderful compliment, Veronica. Hugs.