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Maybe, just maybe

February 2, 2010 by MCM Mama 11 Comments

I think I may have found my legs again. My tempo run on Friday was more of a progressive run for the first five miles and then two easy miles, but it felt pretty good. It was darned cold out though. It “felt like” 10 degrees. I wore running tights and running pants and still couldn’t feel by butt at the end of the run. I also couldn’t feel my nose, which was lovely, since it was running. It’s a good thing I’m married ’cause I certainly was not at my most attractive out there.

Saturday I did a major carbo load with beer, chili, and cornbread. There’s a fine line between that and umm, overdoing it and I luckily managed to stay on the right side of the line. Thanks to the seriously cold temps and the snow, a treadmill run was required. That actually worked out well as I had speed work planned – 6 x 800 at 8:07 pace. I had to extend my last two slow intervals to close to three minutes each, but I hit EVERY.SINGLE.800! I didn’t even feel like I was all that near to an all out sprint. Woot!
Today was a rest day, so I “cross trained” by pushing Shoo in his stroller two+ miles in the snow. I have a feeling my shoulders are going to feel that tomorrow. I’ll be doing 6 miles outside tomorrow and I’ve got my fingers crossed for no more snow ’cause I don’t think I can handle 13 on the treadmill on Wednesday. I’m also supposed to race on Sunday and they are calling for more snow this weekend. Sigh. I used to think I liked winter, but it turns out, I really only like the typical Virginia winters and this is not it.
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  1. Badgergirl says

    February 2, 2010 at 4:23 am

    I like the cross training. 🙂

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  2. ChristieisaRunner says

    February 2, 2010 at 4:53 am

    I'm going to do my next treadmill run as a speedwork and I'll dedicate it to you, b/c you rocked it and inspired me to work a little harder on it next time.

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  3. Missy says

    February 2, 2010 at 10:37 am

    I'm great at winning things, can't wait:)I know, I'm ready for the weather to pass for sure. Speed and hills, speed and hills!

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  4. Carlee says

    February 2, 2010 at 10:48 am

    Great news on finding your legs. I've been struggling with that this whole training cycle

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  5. Michelle says

    February 2, 2010 at 11:43 am

    Good to hear you found your legs again! I'm hoping no more snow! It is pretty, but seems to linger too long here. Our greenways are still covered and mostly impassable for running.Awesome on the cross training! 🙂

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  6. Jamoosh says

    February 2, 2010 at 12:47 pm

    Beer, chili, and cornbread. Corect me if I am wrong, but I think that covers three of the four food groups.

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  7. RunningLaur says

    February 2, 2010 at 1:56 pm

    One good thing about Virginia winters is that all that snow can't stick around for too long. I hope it's all gone in time for 13!

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  8. Berry Girl says

    February 2, 2010 at 2:03 pm

    that's awesome! I love doing speed repeats on the 'mill. Keeps me consistent, and the treadmill is a good taskmaster. But I agree…13 on the treadmill would be killing me.

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  9. Heather says

    February 2, 2010 at 2:30 pm

    Nice job on those 800's!

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  10. Laura says

    February 2, 2010 at 4:48 pm

    awesome treadmill run. Speedwork on a treadmill scares me as I am super clumsy. I too was a major snot factory on Sunday's run.

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  11. Marlene says

    February 2, 2010 at 7:15 pm

    Great job on the run AND cross-training. Here's hoping you don't get dumped on with too much snow and that the weathr is decent for your race.

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