Today’s Workout – Progressive Tempo
Total Mileage: 7.08 miles
Total Time: 1:00:00
Average Pace: 8:30 min/pace
Today’s workout broke down as follows:
0.5 mile warm up
5 mile progressive tempo (8:27, 8:13, 8:00, 8:00, 7:53)
0.5 mile cool down jog
4 x 20 seconds at 6:58 pace followed by 40 seconds jog
0.5 mile cool down
This was all done before 6:30 am as well! It felt so nice to get off work and just come home and spend some time with Wes for a change instead of hoping right on the treadmill or putting the shoes on to go run outside.
I am going to attempt to do this again for the next two mornings, but as I am always told “just focus on one day at a time.”
I set my alarm this morning not knowing if I could do it. I doubted myself from minute one, but I decided that if I want this I am the one responsible for making it happen.
I even reminded myself with the alarm clock.
We can all make excuses for why we can’t do something every day, but it comes down to you are the ONLY one who can make it happen. YOU can find time, YOU can do it, it will be hard yes but the rewards will trump all of that.
During my long run the other day I got to thinking about my pet peeves when out running.
1. Honking at a runner. JUST DON’T DO THIS! I know people find this funny or amusing, but when a runner is focused with the music on and in the zone don’t honk it scares us and it can cause us to jump (sometimes into the road).
2. Cat calling. Do I even have to explain why this is annoying?!
3. Not fencing in your dog. I have dealt with this on numerous occasions recently where I will be out running and all of the sudden a dog will come sprinting up to me, barking like crazy, and no owners in site. I understand that most dogs are friendly but PLEASE don’t let your dog do this. You never know when a dog won’t be friendly and it is scary to runners.
4. Running me off the road. I have had several drivers REFUSE to move over even when I am not even on the road and almost hit me with their mirror. It is not going to kill you to slow down for 2 seconds and move over even the slightest bit. Do you really want to risk HITTING me!?
What are you pet peeves when out running?
Great job getting in your early morning runs! You inspired me to get up early and do my 5 miles both yesterday and today. It drives me crazy when cars almost run me off the raod and it’s SO RUDE. I’ve had moments where I’m wondering if I’m going to have to dive off the road or if the car will move over. I think that’s the worst. And cat calling and honking just generally scares the crap out of me because I’m focused on running. Have a great day:)
Glad I helped motivate you to get some early workouts in! I can’t even begin to describe how much better my mood and attitude is when I arrive at work in the morning after getting a good workout in early! I think this may become the norm! Have a wonderful day! 🙂
Hi! I found you through HRG’s blog (I think). My latest pet peeve is when my hair won’t stay where I put it in the middle of a run. I’m growing it out and I forgot how annoying long hair can be!
Welcome! Oh my gosh I hate that too! I have had long hair as long as I can remember and I have tried so many different ways to make sure my hair stays up – finally I have learned to braid my bangs back, hair up in a non-stretched out band, and then I put a BIC band on top of that. I make sure that sucker is secure because it drives me crazy when my hair falls down too!
My biggest pet peeve is when people try to talk to me. Hello! I’m running, not out to chat with the neighbors!! 🙂
Haha I love this! I didn’t think of that one! Completely agree! I am usually so focused I don’t want to chit chat while running!
I can totally relate about the dogs! Even though I am a dog owner, there is nothing scarier to me than seeing a giant dog running full speed after me. YIKES! I’ve never been bit, but you just never know.
I don’t know why I own a dog too but I Just don’t trust dogs running at me no matter what size they are! I just never understand why people let their dogs just roam free! Thanks for stopping by 🙂