Well, after panicking a bit a few weeks ago with how bad I felt in my first 10 mile run , I am encouraged after my last couple of longer runs. Paul and I did 9×10:00 runs with 1:00 walks in between each 10 minute run. I am planning to script my run in the Ironman with specific run distances broken up with specific walk times. This way, I can look at the run as small chunks versus some endless huge run… like 26.2 miles. This morning’s run method yielded 11.1 miles at an 8:53 average pace, including the walking!!! This was a huge boost of confidence because not only was is very manageable, I felt good.
Breakfast after the run tasted so very good too. Team members Mike, Rob, and Pam joined in breakfast as well. Mike is counting down each day left before Ironman 2011. I, on the other hand, have no idea how many days left until race day – which is probably a good thing. Pam is dealing with a periformis pain….. oh could that be a joke….. so I am hoping she will be back running with us soon! She is so mentally tough on the long run, I have much to gain from running with her.
Until next week……….
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