Recovery Run
I took a couple of days off running after my 18 mile run on Sunday. The first 2 miles were really hard. I picked up the pace a little bit for the last 3 miles, but I wasn’t feeling speedy. I am glad I took the time off. I am sure my next run will be easier. This is a recovery week because I have a 15 mile race next weekend.
Workout:
- Type: Run
- Date: 02/14/2008
- Time: 09:00:00
- Total Time: 00:42:50.00
- Average Heart rate: 158
- Max Heart rate: 166
- Calories: 400
- Distance: 5 miles
- Average Pace: 8:34.29/mile
Although I got a late start, I’ve been a serious runner since 1994. I ran my first marathon in 1995 on my 30th Birthday. It’s been my goal to run the Boston Marathon since then. I missed qualifying by 12 minutes that year. I needed to run 3:40 and ran 3:52. Running in the most prestigious marathon, is the ultimate for most runners. The fact that you have to qualify, only fueled my competitive juices.
Over the next 9 years I ran 6 more marathons. I love running so much that I became a 
2 comments:
What race is that?
Hi! Got your post. We’re the same age, only I’ve been running off & on since high school. Unlike you, though, I’ve never competed in any race whatsoever!! I don’t have a competitive bone in my body… But, I’ve always wanted to complete a full marathon & for some reason I’m now ready. My obstacle is finding a simple recipe for training. My job limits my training days to four days a week. Can you direct or assist me in this search for simplicity? Also, do you know anything about this “Chi Running” I’ve been hearing about?