This weekend included much laying around and doing a whole lot of nothing besides eating, running errands, playing on the computer, and cleaning our very nasty master bathroom (which is now less nasty). I decided to change into my running clothes around 3pm on Sunday after all that excitement. On the way out I even convinced the hubs to go with for a few miles. Since when I am left up to my own devices and have no schedule to dictate my weekly workouts it seems I choose laziness. I believe this week was a grand total of 4.5 miles with some cross training. Awesome. Therefore the plan was to go out easy see how I felt and try to get between 7 - 8 miles done. I also tried out some new running gear, including this visor.
I'm happy to report it worked great! My forehead was a little toasty towards the end but I think it's because I'm not used to hats or visors. Can't wait to try it out on some longer runs.
Ended up running just over 7 miles at a 9:13 min/mile pace. Legs were well rested and everything just clicked. My left hip started to ache the last couple of miles so I made sure to stretch well when I got home (as opposed to my usual sit down at the computer or head straight to the shower with no stretching). And I'm much happier now that I didn't waste the entire weekend being a complete sloth :)
17 comments:
Good job getting out there! I have the same bad habit as you, straight on the compy and/or in the shower. Who has time to stretch?! ;)
Since you just ran a marathon, I think you're allowed to be lazy...it's called recovery =)
Glad you got in some nice recovery miles in this weekend though.
I have been trying to stretch more after runs because my hamstrings have been super tight but its hard! great job on the run...you deserve some "lazy" time!!
I hate cleaning the bathroom! Nice job out there. Cute visor, I love running with them.
Ooo, I need a visor like that. I have been using a hat and it doesn't let my head breathe!
Awesome run! I love them when they just click like that! What did you do to stretch your hip? My husband is having hip issues :(
Way to get it done! Sounds like you are recovering well.
Sounds like a great recovery run. I think my hair is starting to finally get long enough for the ponytail need to make a visor look cute. I love visors.
I love redemption runs. Makes past days not feel so wasted. Well done!
Cute visor! I jsut started using them last summer because I sweat soooo dayum bad and the Bondi Bands alone did not help LOL
glad you had a relaxing weekend, and got in a few runs! given my string of injuries, thankfully i'm very consistent with stretching...then a shower and computer :)
Good job getting out there! I'm like you with the stretching - I only stretch if something hurts. Of course, I'm going to blame it on my kids needing me the minute i walk in the door most times.
I've been thinking about investing in a hat to keep my head cool on the summer. Glad your visor worked well!
Adorable visor. I saw a bunch of running hats this weekend, and while I wouldn't wear that, I might do a visor.
those are the best runs--when everything clicks! but i'm with Lam on the recovery comment--you are allowed to take some rest days after a marathon!
I have the same visor [in black] and I love it! I usually run before the sun rises, but if I'm out and there's any hint of the sun, I'm in a hat or visor. The Nike visor is my favorite, and I've tried them all!
I have the same visor [in black] and I love it! I usually run before the sun rises, but if I'm out and there's any hint of the sun, I'm in a hat or visor. The Nike visor is my favorite, and I've tried them all!
great job on the run!! i cant run without a hat or visor :) they are the best!
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