I have been bored running, so I thought if I varried my runs it would help, also it would help with my speed. So my plan yesterday was to do 3 miles, a slow mile, a fast mile, and another slower but not AS slow mile. It was hot and sunny and I am not used to the heat but I still did it. It was’t a great run, but I did alright.
First mile was 11:18
Second mile was 9:05
Third mile was 11:00
that second mile was hard, and the third was hard because I was tired from the second. I feel tired today and it’s really hot and pollen everywhere so I decided to not run today and wait till tomorrow.
It was a beautiful day though
This is proof it was ally sunny and hot!
I just took the furballs on a walk and they are now layed out on the floor worn out!
hehe
QOTD: How do you vary your runs?
aww bella looks SO cute!
awesome job on the tempo run!
thanks!
Bella is to cute!!! I ran 4 miles yesterday and I understand the heat and the pollen. There is so much here too. The only other thing that we have is gnats. They were everywhere. I was so scared I was going to swallow one. yuck!!!!!
thanks! yeah the pollen is really doing a number on me. I haven’t been out late enough to notice gnats but we have wasps everywhere!
Ill have to try a tempo run sometime, seems like a good idea. I vary my runs by my schedule because with my school schedule being soo demanding its hard to figure a run for everyday. For instance like today I am so exhausted from being in Organic Lab today, I really to run today but my body is just blah right now. Cant wait for the summer to be off from school so I wont get tired when I need to run. By the way the fur balls look soo cute.
I know that’s how I felt today. Totally had plans to run but my body was just not allowing it!
tempo runs will make you go faster!
I try to do a tempo or interval workout once a week. I will often do a progression run too. Starting slow and picking it up throughout. Whatever it takes to keep it fresh!
that’s a good idea I will have to try that one!
If I’m bored with running, I usually take a break from it and go back to biking or swimming. My runs are pretty varied anyways. I run 1-2 times a week during work. It’s a 3.33 mile loop on the waterfront. To change that up I switch directions once in awhile. When I run at home (the long runs) I vary it by changing my route. I moved in with my boyfriend last summer and still don’t know the area really well. It’s always an adventure going out! And a hilly one, too.
that is fun running in a new place!
unfortunately I don’t ahve a bike and the only pool I have access to is our little neighborhood pool.
I do what I can to change my route but my neighborhood is small, and I don’t like going on the trails alone, too scary! GEnerally my husband comes with me…maybe when his foot heals we will get back to it!
looks like a good run! That second mile is impressive! Great job!
thanks! I know thats super slow for most people but I was kinda proud!
Please, that is fast to me! I am a slow poke!
everyone starts somewhere, you will get there!
Good job on the tempo run! I am typically tired during the second mile then catch my second wind for the third mile! I run in the same area all the time and it does get boring. I need a running buddy to explore more places with me!
thanks! Doesn’t it get so boring after awhile? Sometimes my husband and I will drive and park in another neighborhood and run in there!