April was an amazing month for coaching and racing. Although I solely raced as soon as, I did 100% of what I wished to do. HA. On a random be aware, I went down the rabbit gap of looking out outdated April coaching logs they usually return as 2014. That’s wild.
April Stats:
Miles run: 336.14
Vary of Paces: 6:00-15:12-untimed
Shortest run: 4 miles
Longest run: 15.82 miles
Favourite run: 10.2 at Fischer Peak State Park— It was approach longer than we thought nevertheless it was simply so stress-free and enjoyable.
Ideas:
In April, I ran the Mountains 2 Seashore Half Marathon and at last broke 90 minutes within the half once more. To be sincere, I had zero expectations for this race, and I didn’t assume it will “occur.” After working the Los Angeles Marathon in March, getting the flu, and recovering, I didn’t assume M2B was the appropriate day for it. BUT, we had been blessed with good climate and issues lined up. Weirdly sufficient, I didn’t actually even “really feel good.” After chasing a 90-minute half for many of the final yr and one thing all the time popping up, it was good to interrupt 90 once more. Particularly assembly a aim when my physique didn’t really feel like “the most effective ever”.
I do know I’ve been in sub-1:30 form for some time, however as talked about, one thing all the time occurred…climate, getting sick, or my legs simply not feeling good that day. I had deliberate to do a couple of extra halves this spring, together with the postponed Rose Bowl Half, OC Half, and La Jolla Half, however determined I met my aim and simply wished to be at peace with it for some time.
April was additionally my 10-year anniversary. We went on an almost 2-week tour round Arizona, New Mexico, and Colorado, and it was quite a lot of enjoyable. We received to run (and my husband: bike) in some new locations and actually loved our time. It meant two weeks off from work, leisure, extra path runs, and simply attending to see new surroundings. I even received to run in snow (which was hilarious as a result of once we left the desert, it was 90 levels).
Coaching:
Coaching itself has been going effectively. This spring and summer season is pace summer season, and I’m actually working to concentrate on extra high quality mileage and exercises. I’ve discovered the treadmill helps me hit the paces I need. Over the previous few months, it has felt just like the desert is windy… and never simply “oh, wind right here and there,” however wind that is sufficient to raise trashcans or trampolines. I’ve run arduous efforts in that wind, solely to be working 8:40 tempo. That’s high-quality, however my aim 5k tempo is 6:15. So it’s actually unproductive. I’ve been in a position to push myself on a few of my highest high quality runs on the treadmill. Plus, I’m having fun with it (sure, actually). I’ve been attempting to get round 15 miles every week of high-quality and race tempo mileage. I’ve by no means performed a lot pace, so it’s been enjoyable to strive a brand new sort of coaching. (man it makes my straightforward runs welcomed although).
Wanting Ahead:
In Could, I plan to proceed the identical type of construction however take a step again after I run Bolder Boulder 10k. It’s a race I’ve all the time wished to do, and this yr the timing works out… so why not? Then in June, I’m racing a 5k most weekends. I’m in search of a fall marathon…in my goals that might be Chicago or New York, nevertheless it’s not as if I can simply join these so shut LOL).
Swimming–I’m additionally attempting to get again into the pool as soon as every week since I’ll try some open water swimming this summer season. It’s been sort of arduous to steadiness with working, however I simply try to remind myself that my physique does really feel good after swimming…so.
So anyway, like most, I’m wanting ahead to the summer season, however perhaps not working within the Mojave Desert summer season.
Posts from the month:
shoe critiques:
Gear Opinions:
Questions for you:
What are your targets for the summer season? Are you coaching for something?
