Monday Running and Last Week Recap

Sunset Park Run

I had a brilliant idea while I was at work. It was to go to Sunset Park near my house by the Missouri River. I would run down to the river and along it for a bit, then run back uphill and get in another half mile and then I would be done. By the time I went to the bottom of the hill, the realization I would be going back uphill had set in. It was harder than I thought. I walked most of the way back up the hill and kept losing my breath. I couldn't breathe deep enough to get it back. That hill sucked the strength right out of me. I will be doing it again in the future and earlier in the day. Running at 5:30 p.m. was part of my problem. As I was coming back up I crossed paths with a couple, and two other people just walking the path. I admit I was jealous that they were walking without gasping for air. It was a tough run and I know where I can do some hill sprints now.

Tomorrow's run will be at my normal time around noon. I will then be taking Wednesday off and then training Thursday with a run, Friday with strength training, and Saturday with a run.

 Last week in numbers.

  • Workout: 
    • Monday: Strength Training
    • Tuesday & Thursday: Warmup (5) | 6-minute run / 2-minute walk x4 | Cool down (5)
  • Total Time: 1:44:10
  • Average Split: 0:18:36
  • Total Distance: 4.55
  • Shoes: New Balance Fresh Foam X 880 v12
Thanks for reading.
-Riley

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