Hit the 4-mile mark for the first time during today's group run at Haines Point!! It was a FANTASTIC morning for a run -- around 70 degrees, breezy, and no humidity. That probably contributed to the fact that I felt pretty good at the end of my 4 miles.
The run/walk combo that I've been doing definitely also helps. I wasn't really aware that you could do that before I started training, but it's a technique used by some endurance runners. The idea is that you don't run until you're exhausted and have to walk, you run and walk at a regular pace. Since you're devoting time to recovery during the race and even when you don't NEED it, you keep a more even pace and are able to finish stronger. (Google "Galloway Method" if you want more details.)
Anyway, our TNT coaches are big supporters of the Galloway method, especially for first-timers. Today I continued with a 4 minute run/1 minute walk pace, and that's been working really well for me. I think on a hotter day I might have to cut back to 3-1.
So this morning was a fantastic combination of weather and a general good feeling in my body, making the 4 miles seem not nearly as daunting as I thought they would. Next weekend I'll be in Pittsburgh so I'll miss our group run (and will have to do 5 miles on a track... ugh), and the weekend after I'll be home for Yom Kippur and will have to figure out fitting 7 miles in on Friday morning. I'll be eager to get back into running with the group!
9.1 to go......
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