This summer, I have copied Molly and tried to avoid looking at the weather before runs/races. I’ve loved this tip because it has helped me avoid getting the numbers in my head and using them as an excuse when things get hard. Sometimes, I’ll look up the temp when I finish, but it’s been nice to get the weather out of my brain during these runs.
Yesterday felt about 20 degrees cooler than Saturday, and I can’t believe the difference it made in how I felt. While I have no idea what the temperature difference actually was, I couldn’t believe how much better the paces felt. The heat sure does something to us.
Everyone, get ready for the fall PRs coming your way that you’ve worked so hard for all summer long.
I was so lucky to have my friend, Amy, in town because she helped me through this workout. She is so fit, and I did my best to keep up.
2.5-mile w/u, 5-mile ‘fatigue’ tempo @ 6:37 pace (we were still able to chat ((well, Amy was more than me;)) and then about a mile easy followed by 3 x our downhill mile repeats–> 5:23, 5:22, and 5:26 (I was alone for the last one, and I can never get myself to go as fast solo) and then finished up with a c/d.
We started in the pitch dark, and that felt very strange.
Skye had her first real day of Kindergarten. She loved every second.
This goodbye was rough. I swear I just met Andrew, and somehow, we have a Kindergartner together.
Beck was so relieved when Skye was done and told her he is coming with her next time.
Back to homework afternoons.
Tacos for dinner with the carne asada and avocado salsa from Costco for dinner.
Tis’ the season where 90% of the packages we get are filled with Halloween decorations.
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What season did your PRs happen?
-Spring and Fall:)
Would you rather go for a run without your headphones or without a watch tracking your run?
Do you do any type of warm-up before a run?
-Sometimes some squats and lunges to wake up my glutes but I think I need to do more.
What is your reason for going on a run today?
15 comments
Lee
There’s someone where I live who already has their giant spider out. There’s also someone who has one of those giant home depot skeletons on their porch. They put it in a sun had and a bouquet of flowers in it’s hands for the summer. It makes me laugh when I run passed their house. That could be a new hobby for Andrew. He can dress the skeletons in accordance with the current season.
My youngest is at his 6th grade orientation. He gets on the bus at 6:30. That’s way too early. I don’t like tacos but I love guacamole. If you want to know how to make a turkey burger taste good, mix some refried beans in with the ground turkey before cooking and then put pepper jack cheese and guacamole on it instead of mustard and ketchup. I should make those. I was the one complaining about the food rut yesterday.
Have a good thursday!
The Hungry Runner Girl
Bahaha it’s August!! That is hilarious and I know Andrew is jealous. Don’t give Andrew any ideas;). Ummm 6:30?! That is extremely early. I hope he goes to bed super early. I will be trying your combo, that sounds amazing… haha and eating those will get you out of your rut, for sure. Thanks Lee, you too!
Molly S
I need a weather app that only tells me if there is an immediate storm on the way.
Good job to Skye for getting through her first day and for rocking it!! Does she have all day kindergarten or half day? Not sure what the kids are doing these days.
A house on my usual running route has the sign but it looks homemade and is up year-round. They mean business!
Marathon training is going pretty well. I’m trying to focus on the day to day process rather than the outcome. I’m enjoying my cutback week before racing a half next weekend. I’m sure world champs marathon this weekend will give me extra motivation for the next training weeks to come.
Good luck to Beck on sneaking into kindergarten today!
The Hungry Runner Girl
Seriously, your tip has helped me all summer. Why obsess over the temp, just go out and run by effort. Bahah well now, maybe Andrew wants this sign up year round. I cannot wait to watch the marathon this weekend! Love your focus for this training block and I think it will pay off big time. Happy Thursday, Molly!
Wendy
Yay kindergarten!! But once all the kids are in school, time does fly!
My PR’s happened in the spring. But we’re lucky out here and don’t have real winter weather to deal with.
It feels cooler this morning too, but we’re bracing for another heatwave coming in a few days, uugg.
We have a few houses that will have their Halloween decorations out right after Labor Day. It always makes me think of Andrew, ha ha.
Hope you have a great Thursday.
The Hungry Runner Girl
I’m not okay with this change! But she is so happy to finally be there so I guess I have to be okay with it:). Dang it about the heatwave coming… I hope you are able to get your runs in before it gets too hot each morning. I have a feeling Andrew would be best friends with him. We agreed on September 15th this year;). Thanks Wendy, you too (and your puppy:)!
Mollie
Try the 5 minute pre-run warmups in the Peloton app! 5 minutes is short enough that it’s easy to commit to and just enough to get the creakiness out of my body before running. It forces me to warm up for 5 minutes without needing to think about what I’m doing.
The Hungry Runner Girl
Oh that is a great idea! I’m with you, I don’t want to have to think about it (I’m still asleep ha) so having them tell me what to do will definitely help. Thank you, Mollie! I hope your day is off to a great start!
Allison
Agree about the 5 minute Peloton warm ups!! I do them before every run now and it helps so much. Plus is so nice to just be told what to do when you’re half asleep before a morning run ;)
Amy S
Hi Janae! Completely agree that summer is the slowest season. I think there is a rhyme about getting PRs in the fall but I forgot it.
I’ve been running without my watch! I am doing a block of just running easy and the Garmin can be a bully sometimes. Right now I run just to load up on the feel good chemicals in my head.
Have an awesome day!
Allison
Agree about the 5 minute Peloton warm ups!! I do them before every run now and it helps so much. Plus is so nice to just be told what to do when you’re half asleep before a morning run ;)
Elle
Top three Ben and Jerry’s (the non-dairy versions for me, but I used to eat the regular standard type): mint cookies and cream, cherry Garcia, cookie dough.
The Hungry Runner Girl
Off to buy the mint cookies and cream, that sounds so good right now. I hope you get some soon, Elle!
pizza tower
Having a running buddy, like your friend Amy, can be motivating and help you push yourself during tough workouts. It’s great to have someone to share the experience with and provide support.
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It’s quite convenient to have someone guide you through the warm-up when you’re still groggy in the morning.