Weeks 10 and 11 Recap

Tempted to jump in!

Notes for the week:

1. I'm getting really excited about running in cooler weather. The heat and humidity have been relentless. On a couple of the mornings when I've gotten out before the sun, I can tell my pace at 140 is quicker than before. Also, those times when I can't get out before the sun, I feel as though running is easier than it was last summer. (Perhaps this heart of mine is getting stronger?)

2. While I really enjoy running for time vs. miles, it makes it difficult to run different routes. I'm never sure how long it's going to take, therefore almost every run has been an out-and-back. Getting kind of boring!

The numbers: My best "easy" pace the past two weeks was at 12:15. 

Monday Miles

Slowest pace of the week
14:06/mile

Fastest pace of the week

11:47/mile

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Miles last week

24.5

Miles in 2016

548.85

Monday miles

Slowest pace of the week
16:08/mile

Fastest pace of the week

11:07/mile

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Miles last week

21.3

Miles in 2016

524.35

Weeks 8 and 9 Recap

Change of scenery for an easy run

Notes for the week:

1. Two weeks to make up for here. Two weeks ago we celebrated Independence Day with family over the weekend, then Kyle's family from TX stayed with us for a few days. Despite all the busyness I was able to fit in all my runs for the week. Not once did I dread having to get up early to fit in my miles minutes. Not once.

2. The heat and humidity is kicking this cold-weather-girl's butt. There have been a couple of runs the past two weeks that no matter how early I get up to beat the heat, it's tough for my body to keep my heart rate under 140.

3. Last week I started adding "accelerators" to a couple of my runs. Basically pick-ups or fartleks. Holy speed, Batman! One of them was at a 7:30 pace. It felt SO GOOD!

The numbers: My best "easy" pace the past two weeks was at 12:38. The humidity is killing it for me. I'm not worried.

Monday miles

Sweet Pea – beautifying my runs

Slowest pace of the week
14:30/mile

Fastest pace of the week

12:53/mile

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Miles last week

25.5

Miles in 2016

503.05

Monday miles

Found while running = running with scissors!

Slowest pace of the week
14:15/mile

Fastest pace of the week

12:38/mile

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Miles last week

23

Miles in 2016

477.55

Hitting the trails

Love the branches of this tree

The Tahqua Trail Run 25K is now just five weeks away. Five weeks until I'll be running 15 miles on the trails around Tahquamenon Falls. Last week my long run was on the North Country Trail. That has me feeling a bit more prepared (heart rate training and trail running are a perfect pair!), but I'm trying to incorporate a few more trail miles into my week. This week, I found a great one…sandy, hilly, shaded…beautiful!

Sand…like running in place