Category Archives: coaching
eve of my 1st 5K in 23 months
The last 5K I ran was May 15, 2010. I ran 19:33 (6:17/mile). I’m honestly not sure what to expect tomorrow. Ideally, I’d like to be faster than that. I know I’m strong, but I don’t feel fast. The fun … Continue reading
last race of the season
My team raced their last race of the season today. We raced at Cedarville. It was hands down the nicest course I’ve ever seen, and the most well-run (details and organization wise) race I’ve ever been to – a coach’s … Continue reading
sidelined
Covenant’s trainers looked at my ankle today – sprained in the exact same spot as late August (main ankle ligament) as well as a “slight upper ankle sprain.” What does that mean I asked … basically, as I sprained it … Continue reading
sluggish
I had a great run Saturday (just over 11 miles at an 8 minute pace). It made me so excited for the upcoming HALF thinking my goal really is attainable. Monday I felt good on a tempo run. Tuesday I … Continue reading
tempo run
Today’s total was about 5 miles. The middle 2.6 miles was a tempo run. I averaged around 7:40 pace for the tempo section. Here’s the workout: I gave the team a set course to run – repeats on a 1.9 mile … Continue reading
race day
I have always loved racing. I love the nervous pit in my stomach before hand. I still get it when I race now. There is so much less at stake when racing at this point than my races “back in the … Continue reading
mileage high
It was a GOOD week – and my legs are T I R E D!! – thankfully in a good way :) I ran 28.7 miles this week. The last time I ran that many would be in 2008 when … Continue reading
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