Monday Attack, Wednesday Shred, Saturday Attack, and Sunday Pump. It was pretty much a normal week, except that I would have done some running if it wasn't for work. I'm on my feet for most of the day at work, and the September rush creates some long hours, so by the time I get home, I'm not about to strap my running shoes to go on for a hungry, dark, cold, late night run. I need to stop making excuses, though...
Weather. The weather has changed. We were in the midst of a heat advisory, and then 2 days later it was suddenly 6 degrees. I'm sure once I get back outdoors for my runs I'll appreciate the cooler weather more (well, not 6 degrees, although 12 I don't mind), but for now, it's just a shock to the body and mind. I love the summer so much. I don't want to have to bundle up to step outside...
I have felt quite energetic this weekend! I jumped out of bed yesterday morning and this morning, ready to work out. Today at Pump, I pushed myself to a new level with the squats, upping the weight by a few kilograms. I was inspired by the soreness in my muscles the few days after the Longboat 10K. While I broke my record at that one, there was a price to pay. Extra leg work will help, since stronger legs will mean less pain after I push myself.
My next run is a 5K coming up on October 6th. It's the CIBC Run for the Cure. I've been thinking about my goal for that run. If I divide my 10K PB, I'd finish the 5K in about 29 minutes. But it's a shorter distance, so I should be able to push myself a bit harder for the duration. I've therefore decided to settle on 25 minutes as my goal. Now, I know that's quite a bit of a time difference, but it's not something I necessarily have to accomplish this October. If I don't make it on the 6th, then I'll aim to make it next 5K. Aim high or go home!
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