This week, the last full week in February - we have spring like temperatures here in the Atlanta area - up in the 70s. It has been glorious. On Monday, I went with my best running friend to Athens to join her and her sister for a 11 mile long run before a half marathon next weekend. While it was kind of gloomy outside that day - it was warm. I was jumping for joy because it was so wonderful to be out in a running skirt instead of tights, long sleeves, and gloves.
A bike ride on Diana the Wonder Woman Bike was my cross training for the week - a 12 mile bike ride on Thursday. The goal was to do 10 miles at a relaxed pace of 12 miles per hour just to get the initial ride of the year out of the way. My riding partner and I got behind some ladies out for a leisurely stroll of 9.5 - 11 mph for the first half of our ride - we just decided to join in and enjoy the relaxed pace. Of course, we decided to add on an extra couple of miles at the turnaround so we did and pushed the pace on the return to an average of 15+ mph for the final 6 miles.
On Saturday, I did a 6.5 mile run with my Galloway training group. The weather was spectacular - about 60 degrees, partly cloudy, and a gentle breeze. Running has not felt like this in a while - it was relaxed, conversational, and therapeutic. It was the kind of run that made me want to go home and sign up for more races (which I did not) or buy new running clothes at Skirt Sports - it must be spring. My husband was happy that I decided to work in the yard instead - my wallet is too!
My first half marathon of 2018 is next weekend is in one of my favorite destination spots - Seaside, Florida! I am planning on pushing my pace at the race, depending on the weather - let’s just see how this goes…race report is next!
I wish that I had some way to try one of these Orange Theory classes. They sounds awesome. Linda @ rrrtraininglog.blogspot.com
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