Big weekend

Friday, October 4th

Day off
0 Miles, 0 min

Didn't get out for a morning workout and was just exhausted after working all day so I decided that a day off would be acceptable. I did some strengthening exercises that Holly gave me as well as some core work. Then I was able to meet up with Gabe and Liz whom I haven't hung out with for a while. Our little circle of friends has been so busy and we just haven't had time to get together for our usual gatherings, so it was really great to see them and catch up a bit.


Saturday, October 5th

9:00 AM - Workout at Lincoln
w/ JLutz, Maloney, and Nieskens
23 min warmup
5 x Mile @ 5-10 sec slower than tempo, 1 min rest
5:02, 5:04, 5:07, 4:58, 5:04
23 min cooldown
Total = 12 Miles, 71 min

Super humid this morning! We were all completely drenched in sweat throughout the workout and I know at least I was feeling the effect of the weather. The first 3 felt great as I just ran very comfortably with Justin. The last 2 were still fine and the pace was controlled but I just felt a little ragged and was anxious to be done. I'm not a fan of running in the heat or humidity as my body doesn't usually respond well to it. Also, my right calf tightened up quite a bit toward the end. Overall it was a solid workout and gives me confidence in my progression thus far.

I also want to wish good luck to those racing Chicago and the baa half tomorrow. I'm looking forward to seeing results of both and Gabe, Liz, and I plan on being out on the baa course to spectate and cheer on our friends and rivals within the New England running community. It's a big racing weekend with the Tufts 10K in there as well so it'll be great to see where people are in the season and also gets me excited to start racing myself. Mayors cup is only 3 weeks away now.

Quote of the day:
"If you're really interested in seeing how good you can be, GO ALL IN! If you're gonna do it, don't do it half ass; get in and do everything you can possibly do (legally) to be your best. Because otherwise, why would you do it?"
-Pete Rea, Head Coach at Zap Fitness