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November 27, 2005
Bouncing Back
After Wednesday's horrible workout, I had no difficulty with my runs on Friday (70 minues) or Saturday. On Saturday, Brad and I both had a double. We did the first run at home, and the next one in Northampton because I had my 10-year high school reunion. The first run was 45 minutes and I was moving! I did an out and back and came back 1:30 faster because I was chasing down a woman. The second run was a little different because there was more snow and worse road conditions in Western Mass. I ended up running for 55 minutes instead of 45, so that I could run with Brad, who was running easy after doing his long run in the morning.
The reunion was pretty much what I expected. It was a small crowd (50? people including spouses/significant others), but that made it easier because I was able to talk to pretty much everyone that was there. Only a few people asked if I was still running. I had told Brad that that would be the first thing most people would say. Guess I was wrong.
We left Northampton somewhat early today because Brad didn't have his running shoes, and had already run once in other shoes. My sister came along because I was bringing her back to school. She stayed at our place and watched a movie while we ran.
I had another 3 mile tempo run, which I always do at the track for pacing. After my 20 minute warm-up and drills, I realized there was snow on most of the turn after the start/finish area. I didn't have the energy to switch tracks, so I walked back and forth on it a couple times, dragging my foot, hoping to make it less slippery. It was definitely better, but that part of the track was physically and mentally tougher. I still managed to run the same time as usual including a 6:58 last mile. I finished with a 20 minute cool-down.
I really enjoyed this "long weekend", but it's time to get back to reality.
Posted by Caitlin at November 27, 2005 10:00 PM