Instead of my usual lunch intervals on Tuesdays, I decided to switch over to "Tempo Tuesdays" starting today.
As I set out and started my warm-up, I started wondering if that was such a smart idea. I've been running very well and I know that my sub-4:00 goal is well within reach. With my goal race just over a month away, injury prevention is key at this point.
I considered the following:
a long, hard run on Sunday (I do feel that I have recovered well, but there is some lingering fatigue) this being the second of three peak mileage weeks cramming more mileage than usual into Tuesday-Wednesday-Thursday due to an upcoming trip to Montreal this weekend (including a little half marathon on Sunday) I will still get some speed this week with Yasso 800's on ThursdayWith the above
excuses reasons in mind, I played it safe with an easy 10K instead. It felt great! I will probably be sneaking out for another short run tonight, so I know I made the right call.
Tempo Tuesdays to commence next week!
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I will be posting about my "tempo" run later today. I need to go check out the half marathon you are running on Sunday!
I think you followed the right plan!
Sounds like a great plan. But I love the ring of tempo tuesdays. :)
I think it's a smart move. Good luck with the half this weekend!
I loved your picture :)
Oh I am so voting for you. You should have had a Tim's in your hand as well...how Canuck would that have been??
I so voted for you! :)
Yep, that's one of the most ridiculous outfit for sure :). But you DO look cute!! I like Tempo Tuesday, has a nice ring to it so ya gotta stick with that one!
Smart move on switching to the 10K! Loving that outfit!
Loving the outfit! The helmet cracked me up! I voted. I think it's good that you played it safe. I was hoping to do track tuesdays again today too, but I struggle running 3 days in a row. Good job though on doing a 10k on your lunch break.
Too funny!
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good "excuses/reasons" lol, I love it. I think it's a very smart move! Last thing to do now is get hurt...
Smart move! I am sure your legs were happy with taking a break from the tempo Tuesday!! And you are hilarious in that outfit! Totally crazy!
It's the smart thing to do, good work putting safety ahead of greed!
On my way to vote!
Nice outfit! Please say you wore that out in public
Im laughing outloud at your picture!! I tried to vote for you but the little tab is not showing up!!! you should DEF win!!!!
i was dying when I saw your photo and I think you are in the lead for votes right now, you totally deserve it
Good call on the 10K! Knowing when to back off is crucial to a great training plan.
I am rolling with laughter...you totally deserve my vote!
i reallllly love the boots! how do those work on a long run? ;)
i probably would've held back too considering all the very valid points you mentioned. just be sure to rock it out thursday!
LMAO! That outfit is hysterical!
just came back to tell you I voted for you!
Way to listen to your body! And HILARIOUS outfit!
I'm impressed with that outfit! Wowza!
Voted! Love the boots LMAO!
LOL! You are rockin' that outfit!
Winks & Smiles,
Wifey
Another half marathon - now surprising at all :)
Have a great week beforehand!
safe is always better than sorry, or Injured! You'll also get a Tempo run in at the half-m, as racing just tends to bring it out of ya ;)
You are amazing. I have sooooo much to learn from you & your training.
The
outfit
is
awesome.
BEST RUNNING OUTFIT PICTURE I HAVE EVER SEEN. can i get a close up of those boots??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
double runs today?! awwweweesome!!!! :)
Sounds like a good plan. Love the outfit!
I love that your doing a double! I am a BIG fan! You are racing loads...I am jealous. ...a little half! Run Strong!!
I love your outfit. It is so funny! I just wonder how far you could actually run in those boats?!!?
that is just hands down awesome. i am so voting for you. HOT! haha. and good move on the runs, better safe than sorry, pretty sure you're already on target to kick some more marathon butt, so really... :) yaya!
hahaha, your outfit rocks!! Safe travels to Montreal, have a great Half!!
Love the pic! Way to represent the homeland! I'll go vote ASAP!!
Nice picture!! You have my vote!
Best. Picture. Ever.
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