My THREE R-words for interval recoveries.

I did a few speed intervals this morning, and I tend to notice my form suffers more when I’m running “easy” than faster. I think I’m focusing more on moving forward when going fast, and then get sloppy when I can relax.

I can’t believe Brooke is going to school already!

I was going to do a longer run today, but noe speed work sounds good! The last tempo run i did was last Tuesday.

I’m really tired this morning. I didn’t get enough sleep.

Every so often I crave something hot during the summer. Sometimes oatmeal, sometimes soup. Totally normal.

I can’t think about a whole workout our a whole race without getting overwhelmed, so I break it down, either mile by mile, interval or whatever it may be. Totally understand why you do the same! I often repeat to myself “run the mile you’re in” while I’m racing!

That sounds like such an intense workout. Congrats! I’m glad it went well. I’m beginning to start track workouts again which I know will help a lot with speed.

I can’t believe that salad was only 8 dollars, that’s fabulous!

Wow..that picture…if I lived there I would run every day! Beautiful.

I had a speed workout on Tuesday morning..it was 8×200’s. I have some 5k races coming up and after focusing on longer distances, I need some speed in my legs!

Pittsburgh has some great trails. We have a set of river front trails that go along all three of our rivers, as well as a few city parks that have miles and miles of beautiful trails. It’s the best!

I had track Tuesday and a tempo tomorrow. It’s been a struggle to get back in shape, but it’s starting to feel good again!

I actually ate that same oatmeal the other day. :)

I’m stressed today but trying to remain positive.

I eat oatmeal every day, even in summer.
My last speed workout was a 7 mile goal marathon pace run. Despite wind and heavy legs it went well!
There are several urban trails where I live and I love being able to go for miles without stopping for traffic.

I have mile repeats today! I love that quote – I’ll think of it when I’m in the part that hurts!

My last speed workout was a while ago. I think it was my half marathon really, like 2 weeks ago (due to the little mishap with the cyclist running me over last week). It went well though!

I not only eat oatmeal during the summer, but I eat soup for lunch almost every day, because my office is freeeezing.

Boston has the esplanade along the Charles which is the very best running path.

I’m in an ok mood. Finally feel well-rested but my foot doesn’t feel like it’s improved at all from yesterday which is frustrating. I’ve been lucky enough to be seeing improvements every day, with the exception of today. But at least it’s not getting worse :)

There is never a time that is not appropriate NOT to eat hot oatmeal. I love Love Grown and I always mix peanut butter in it. :)

I’m doing interval training in the morning, on our beautiful local bike path!

I eat oatmeal almost everyday, year round. No other breakfast is as satisfying.

I’ve been eating lots of oatmeal the last few weeks for breakfast. If it’s crazy at least we’re crazy together!

Brooke looks adorable with her backpack :)

My area has an awesome paved greenway that goes all over the city. It’s fun to ride

Great workout! I am not really an oatmeal person. It just sits in my stomach lol. I would love to try that SPK slushy!

Are those gel nails? I just got into Jamberry nails because my cousin became a consultant, and I LOVE them! I bet you’d like them, *especially* because they make mini ones for little girls, too, so you and Brooke could match! :) This is my cousin’s site in case you want to check them out: racheleliz.jamberrynails.net

Love Brooke and her backpack :-)
I’m going to remember that quote next time my run starts to get tough!
Last speed workout I did was a tempo run.
I am in a good mood this morning- started the day off right with a great run and strength training session! And its my Friday!
Thanks for the three R’s! Good stuff.
Have a great day!

I’m in a stressed out mood, and yes I eat oatmeal all year long. So good!

Sour Patch Kids Watermelon Slurpee= REALLY good, but REALLY sour! I had to mix it with another flavor so that I didn’t have a permanent pucker! But I really did enjoy it. You should try it!

Oatmeal stays in my pantry until Fall and Winter! I have been eating a lot of breakfast sandwiches because I usually have -5 mins to get to work so I microwave and eat on the commute.
Good day today – I ran 10 miles this morning, then took a dip in my pool before work. A great cooldown and a great way to start the day! Have a good one :)

Omg I want to try that slurpee! It sounds really good!

I do eat oatmeal in the summer. A lot of days it’s second breakfast. However, it’s pretty much frigid in my office so it doesn’t seem like I’m eating it in the summer! We have a paved trail on top of the levee which is cool but it’s not really long. We don’t have 7-11 here but we have Icees & the Dr Pepper Icee is AMAZING!!

Seattle area has some wonderful trails (paved or gravel). Personally, my only annoyance with it is that then you are (typically) running on the flats…this area also has some great places to easily get in some hillls, but not usually on the trails (unless you are truly trail running (like in the mountains, trail running).

My last speed workout was the other night and it went surprisingly well. I was so tired (staying up way to late), but I was able to hit the pace I wanted/needed for each interval (even though the interval was only 400m…but hey, it was something). :)

My mood at the moment is “TGIT” (thank goodness it is Thursday) and my workout tonight is “only” a 30-minute tempo (prior to looking I thought it was 45-minutes).

I recently read this in the Hanson’s Marathon Method book and use it as my mantra every time I do interval training: Every interval/Speed work you do is like putting money in the bank (Not the EXACT wording, but you get the gist ;) ) happy speed work!!!