Wind = 98697654 Me = 0
So my idea of running my tempo run today outside in up to 40 mph wind gusts... not my best ever. The plan was to warm-up 1 mile then do 3 miles at tempo with the wind at my back leaving 1 mile at tempo and 3 easy miles into the wind. (
Side note: Is it cheating or just smart to do your tempo miles with the aid of the wind?) It was a great plan in my head (and that is where it should have stayed). I knew it was going to be difficult on the way back but I figured I could handle it since I have battled the wind on my last 5 or so runs. Plus, I couldn't bring myself to hitting the treadmill today. The wind was so ridiculously strong today that it literally stopped me in my tracks. I ended up doing a run/walk mix on the last 3 miles not because I was tired but because I could no longer fight it.
Do you think I can count this as both a cardio and strength training? Now that I'm done I feel like I partook in one of those strong man competitions.
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On a completely unrelated note I'm thinking of starting a picture of the week and/or things I'm loving right now post. What do you think? Any interest? It's not necessarily running related but I thought it might help break up my constant posts about the wind and my travel schedule.
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sidenote answer: totally not cheating. brilliant actually, and I would've called you dumb if you HADN'T utilized the wind for the tempo portion. :)
Don't let that wind win!
Wind-assisted tempo? Haha! That's awesome. And yes, the run against the wind completely counts as strength training. So you win on both accounts!
I've thought about a "things I'm loving" post of the week. I vote you do it. I'd totally read it. :o)
I like the idea of a things I'm loving post.
And major props to you on getting out there in the wind. We had some wind here the other day and it was so tough to battle through it.
I always love seeing photos of all kinds, so that sounds like a great idea to me!
40mph wind is no joke. That definitely counts as strength-training! I bet you'll be hurting this morning!
Outsmarting a nasty wind? Priceless! And totally legal in my running book.
BTW, that is one SWEET ride. Way to rock the minivan Jamie!
I think your idea is a good one to show weekly what your loving or whatever. obviously you are not loving the wind. i am not either. i am not loving these cold temps either! I want spring!
I love the new post ideas!
The wind was AWFUL yesterday! I applause you for getting out there!
i hate the wind!!! UNLESS its at your back :)
at track the other night we were running straight into it on the last couple repeats GAH its horrible!
40 mph wind? No thank you!!!!
A pic of the week sounds like fun!
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