Then, on Thursday, I ran to a pho restaurant and met my husband for dinner. I rounded out 10 miles exactly by running three loops around the parking lot when I got there. (You might be able to relate to that!) We had a lovely dinner, and I have to mention here that I appreciate his support and him meeting me after runs. It makes for a fun way to change up my training a bit and include my family.
Speaking of training/family balance, on Friday, I took my kids for a short run. 1.5 miles up the little hill, just enough for them and a quick recovery workout for me.
Finally, on Saturday evening, my growing concern about Sunday morning's forecast (high winds and snow) forced me to decide to do my long run right then. I set out an hour before sunset, and decided to do an urban 15 mile loop that's pretty standard for me.
I felt good setting out, even though my legs were a bit fatigued from more volume lately. I felt elated within the first few miles, but my energy wound down somewhat with the sunset. It was still a very peaceful evening and I wasn't in the pain cave as much as I could have expected, and I got a semi-decent photo from the Garden of the Gods overlook at night.
I was surprised that I was able to stay focused and out of the "real" pain cave for the duration of my run! Anytime I began to feel a low, I tried to check my posture and stay focused on the trail. My urban loop had over 1000 feet of climbing, and it felt good to have it accomplished before the storm.
It was refreshing to sleep in on a snowy Sunday. Even though I had a very satisfactory week for my training, every weekend that I don't go to the mountains does make me miss them - just a little. :) Hope to see you all next weekend!
Finally, on Saturday evening, my growing concern about Sunday morning's forecast (high winds and snow) forced me to decide to do my long run right then. I set out an hour before sunset, and decided to do an urban 15 mile loop that's pretty standard for me.
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| Templeton Gap trail. Lovely urban trails in Colorado Springs! |
I felt good setting out, even though my legs were a bit fatigued from more volume lately. I felt elated within the first few miles, but my energy wound down somewhat with the sunset. It was still a very peaceful evening and I wasn't in the pain cave as much as I could have expected, and I got a semi-decent photo from the Garden of the Gods overlook at night.
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| Twilight lingers at the Garden of the Gods overlook. |
I was surprised that I was able to stay focused and out of the "real" pain cave for the duration of my run! Anytime I began to feel a low, I tried to check my posture and stay focused on the trail. My urban loop had over 1000 feet of climbing, and it felt good to have it accomplished before the storm.
It was refreshing to sleep in on a snowy Sunday. Even though I had a very satisfactory week for my training, every weekend that I don't go to the mountains does make me miss them - just a little. :) Hope to see you all next weekend!
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