I ran my first double-digit training run last week at Balboa Park. I did the first 5 miles mostly by myself, and the second loop with my friend Peter.
I saw Chely at the start! They have awesome purple TNT fuel belts!
I started out good, and then my shins got super tight and I had to stop and lean up against a tree to stretch out my calves. I think with the cold weather, it took a while for my muscles to warm up. (Note the slower pace at mile 2 because of this stop).
But after that, i felt great! Sometimes I like to run solo. I swear I was running with a dumb grin on my face the whole time.
I had some Shot blocks in the middle (maybe 4 total?)
Yes, I can run, take pictures, and eat at the same time. haha
In the back of the park, they were shooting an episode of “Cold Case” I think. They set the whole thing up to look like a run down carnival. It was so cool!
My Splits:
Mile 1: 11:06 — 8:1 Intervals (run 8 minutes, walk 1 minute)
Mile 2: 12:12
Mile 3: 11:23
Mile 4: 11:59
Mile 5: 11:45
Mile 6: 12:31— 5:5 Intervals (run 5 minutes, power walk 5 minutes)
Mile 7: 11:34
Mile 8: 11:30
Mile 9: 12:01
Mile 10: 11:42
Isn’t it wierd how I went from 8:1 intervals to 5:5 intervals, and still maintained the same pace? I think it’s because our power walking was actually at a really fast pace, and our running was a little faster in between.
After the run, Peter, who is also on the Dana-Farber Marathon Team, presented me with this awesome shirt! I almost cried! That was so thoughtful!!!
I wore the shirt all day long!
Thanks Peter!!!!!!
After the run, I headed straight to the gym to do a few minutes in the ice bath! Sounds like torture, but my muscles were very grateful!!! Nothing like burning nearly 1,000 calories before 9am. 🙂
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