Prerace Workout and A Change of Plans

Today’s pre-race workout called for a tempo run and some speed work.  

Plano Balloon Festival 2017

On Sunday, September 24, 2017, I am running for Team Run Texas in the Half Marathon at the Plano Balloon Festival.  Run Texas is a brand new specialty running store in Frisco, TX, carrying quality, well known brands such as New Balance, 2XU, Brooks, and Hoka One One as well as unique brands like Betty Designs, Tasc, and On.  Run Texas is sponsoring the Plano Balloon Festival and will be set up at the event all weekend!  

Betty Designs Tank Top

Betty Designs Glasses @ Run Texas

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Tuesday Tempo

I struggled through another tempo run today.  After three miles of trying to warm up, I went through my drills and strides.  My lower back felt so tight and something was pulling from my spine around to my hip on one side.  It would not let up.

Training Highlights

8/14 – 8/20

Hardest Workout

18 mile long run @ 8:30 pace

I knew going into this run that it was going to hurt and be hard to complete.  Every day of training last week seemed like a challenge.  Even on the easy days, I felt heaviness in my legs, and my speed was M.I.A.  I told myself that I was pushing through to the next level.

Training Highlights

7/24 – 7/30

Hardest Workout

Friday Intervals