Weekly check-in

[vyola]

"Everyone who has run knows that its most important value is in removing tension and allowing a release from whatever other cares the day may bring." - Jimmy Carter

What did you accomplish last week? What are your goals for next week?

Is thinking about running equipment a fun part of your hobby?

Comments

[melusina]

I had the opposite experience of yours - I realized that I hadn't been pushing myself enough in my training sessions, so I stepped it up a notch and on Saturday I ran just under 2 miles in 20 minutes (10.30 minute mile). My pace has been between 11 and 12 minutes per mile, so I was very pleased.

This week I'm back into a regular training routine - I have a longish brick (45 minute bike/25 minute run) on Tuesday, a 25 minute run on Thursday and a 40 minute run over the weekend. . .My goal is to keep my pace between 10 and 11 minutes/mile, but also to avoid aggravating my IT bands/knees.

I'm not much of a gearhead when it comes to running, but like you, I find that the more serious I get about it, the more stuff I'm interested in. . .I'm definitely looking to invest in comfortable cold weather running gear when the weather changes - in previous winters I've tended to stop running, in part because I don't have the right kind of clothes.

[vyola]

Wow, 2 miles in 20 minutes! I want to be able to do that :-D
You sure have reason to be pleased, improving your performance from a 12 minute mile to a 10 minute mile.

Ah yes, good point about the cold weather gear, if it will help us keep running. I've been considering going to the gym when it gets cold and dark and slippery, but I'd hate to have to wait in line to use the treadmills, and it sounds so boring just to run in place.