i've been invaded by aliens. two quality workouts in one week, 34.8 miles total. also known as "what i should have done to train for the marathon i ran a few weeks ago" (or 7 other ones before it).
memorial day 800's - 6 of them - 3:19, 3:19, 3:19, 3:21, 3:18, 3:21
i don't remember what my goal time was, but i'll take the 3:19 average. it was warm, 80º.
steamy sunday mile repeats - 3 of them - 6:59, 7:00, 6:54
after a long, booze-filled wedding weekend in tennessee, i wasn't quite able to hop out of bed early in the morning to run. i waited out a late afternoon t-storm which dropped the temp from 93-ishº to 71-ishº, but it was still quite muggy. i ran through steam rising off the hot pavement. i'm telling myself the late nights and the distilled beverages didn't help; i was aiming for 6:49's.
after a long, booze-filled wedding weekend in tennessee, i wasn't quite able to hop out of bed early in the morning to run. i waited out a late afternoon t-storm which dropped the temp from 93-ishº to 71-ishº, but it was still quite muggy. i ran through steam rising off the hot pavement. i'm telling myself the late nights and the distilled beverages didn't help; i was aiming for 6:49's.
the aliens might also be doing some other weird stuff. for the past week+, usually at bedtime (10-11pm), it feels like my heart is racing but my pulse is normal. yeah yeah, i need to call a doctor. i tried to monday but they put me on hold for 7 minutes so i hung up. i won't lie, i am a little afraid to run because i don't want to collapse from a heart attack at the old age of 26.
Wow, you should totally get the pulse/heart rate thing checked out... that sounds super scary, especially with running in this heat lately. Better to be safe than sorry... or collapse of a heart attack at the old age of 26 =(.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the fast mile repeats!
A.L.
Well, I sometimes have that effect on women - any hot guys around you at that time?
ReplyDeleteYes, i struggle with thinking that I have heart issues too, especially after I hear about people passing on during/after races. But I know everything is OK.
ReplyDeleteI've taken care of a couple people in the ICU at work who collapsed/heart stopped while running, doesn't look like a good time to me at all! Can't help but think about it a little.
First congrats on your kick butt workouts!
ReplyDeleteSecond....GO TO THE DOCTOR!!! That is scary stuff but could be nothing. Worth a look over!
Those are good aliens to have around! Nice split.
ReplyDeleteMake that splits ('cause there was more than one nice on there!)
ReplyDeleteNice work! 800 repeats in 80 degrees-suicide. Then steamy miles! I'm glad you waited for hot weather before deciding to double up on quality workouts???? I just can't run in heat-at ALL.
ReplyDeleteWeird with the racing heart. Yes, check that out. No collapsing!!! You're only 26. Sick. I was already learning the facts of life via Judy Blume before you were even born....
Great job getting out there and doing repeats, I never seem to get myself together enough to get out there for those!
ReplyDeleteWhoa, talk about speedy 800's and mile repeats - especially considering the heat!
ReplyDeleteMy pulse rate used to shoot through the roof from drinking too much coffee. Since I've cut back from 8 - 10 cups a day down to 1 - 2, it's really helped!
Great job on the awesome week!
ReplyDeleteWell, now that you put in marathon training sessions, will there be another marathon this year???
ReplyDeleteWow, you're really taking our little challenge seriously, huh? :)
ReplyDeleteNice job on the workouts!
ReplyDeleteBut, yeah, get that heart thing checked out. The heart is definitely one of those necessary organs!!
Glad to hear your running is back on track...but sad to hear you're having heart issues. What? Better get that clicker checked out sooner rather than later. Good luck!
ReplyDeleteIsn't "booze filled" assumed with a Tennessee wedding??? haha
ReplyDeleteSolid workouts. Especially in the summer heat.