Lastnight, I had a really good run.
It was my 1st run since my painful 5-miles on Saturday. I still got activity this week – spin, yoga and spin. I tried to focus on stretching and letting my muscles rest.
And it totally worked.
(I know, right?)
I logged an easy 3.5 on the treadmil – although I felt like I could have gone FOREVER. I ran at an easy pace and kept my heart rate in low zone 3 – perfect for training and longer distances.
I got into a rhythm right away.
My playlist was rockin’.
My legs felt good. A little stiff and sore (maybe a 3 on a scale of 1-10), and I had no pain. My hips were a little tight, but nowhere NEAR the pain I felt last week.
In the last mile, I kicked the pace. I ended up running MUCH faster, much longer than I have before. I reached an intense runner’s high (ahhhh-mazing!) and finished with a huge, stupid grin across my face.
Burned 773 calories.
I came home and made “dinner”. And I say “dinner” because it wasn’t REALLY a meal. It was just what my body wanted…. a pear, 2 oranges (Cara-Cara and Blood Orange), and a baked potato.
Delish.
I have no idea how our long-run is going to go on Saturday. I think we’ll do either 4 or 5. Our official OFFICIAL half-marathon training starts Monday (2/6) and I’m getting REALLY excited to talk more about the upcoming races for 2012!
This weekend, I’m looking forward to running, cleaning (yes, cleaning AGAIN), watching the Superbowl (and Puppy-Bowl) and relaxing.
Do you have any plans for the weekend?
There’s no protein on the plate for muscle repair/recovery . . . . I mix chocolate protein powder, skim milk and coffee – high protein hot cocoa. Try it!
You are on a roll! Way to go
I’ve been exercising consistently the last two weeks and I feel amazing.
Have a great Friday!
Love that you totally rebounded!! Keep rocking it girl
I totally look forward to cleaning, too. A clean house is a happy house!
Isn’t it amazing what a few active rest days will do? I’ve been enjoying mine as well. Good luck on the run tomorrow! I hope you enjoy every step.
Yah on the good run! Good run=always a mood booster.
My plans for the weekend are hopefully watching the Superbowl, getting some food cooked up for the week, and hanging out.
Hubby got things started before he left for work and I finished cleaning house & tackling laundry tonight.
Popsicle 5K – Saturday AM.
Hibernating for homework most of the weekend.
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