May 8, 9, 10, 11

The days in quarantine seem to melt together. Each time I look at my blog I am surprised at how many days have passed.  We are so lucky that Rob and Kristen and Gracie are here with us. We know that we are safe if we stay smart and practice sound judgment.  This unexpected family time is pure serendipity: I’m sure we will not experience the like of it again in this lifetime.  I like the like of it while still hoping  for the time that the kids can resume their normal lives.  Not too terrible temporary new normal daze……

Meanwhile I train.

May 8, Friday – Rest day

May 9, Saturday  – 50 minute Card workout,  bad weather.

May 10, Sunday – 3.25 miles with 15 x SS  @ 8:00, 7:00, 6:00 Fast Stuff

LOVING THE CINDERS

May 11, Monday –   On this strange weather day of rain storms and hail storms there was a brief, warm, sunny 2-hour break at mid-afternoon that was perfect for running a workout.  It was 63 degrees and breezy on the cinder track when I headed out to run a 5 mile effort.  I thought my legs would be heavy or sore after the quick look I did yesterday. That was not the case. I determined that a full five mile aerobic workout would be the perfect follow-up of a speedy day. My legs felt good from the start. I gradually decided to add some speed segments to the 5 mile run. I began with a strategy I have used in the past and found successful. I began running pickups starting with 50 strides and adding 10  strides each time until I reached 100. Feeling really warm and strong, I began running 200 stride pickups from that point on completing two each lap.  I continued to feel stronger and faster as each lap went by. I never stopped to walk one time nor felt the need. I wound up with 14 times the 200 stride efforts to complete the 10 laps in 50 minutes.  Although this was a demanding workout, it was very satisfying and encouraging.  I can’t remember the last time, or anytime in fact, that I completed the full five miles under 50 minutes.  Feeling strong and fast is a lot of fun!

STATS-

Weight = 143lb

Sleep = 9 hours

Diet = 10

HR = normal

Feet indexes and leg muscles are sound . No issues!