Marathon training in full swing, and this year I’m following a run fast/run less (think that’s the name) program. I run three days (tempo, speed work, and long run) and cross train the other days. For someone who battles training injuries, this worked out really well for me in training for a half marathon in the spring, and hoping it works for the full marathon this fall.
blah, blah, blah….
So today, I wore my trusty Garmin (as I’m a convert to wearing one at all times I’m training now) and headed out on my bike. About a half mile into my ride, I glanced down at my Garmin and realized I was riding the pace that my husband runs! 7 minute miles. Ok, time to pick up the pace……faster and faster I peddled with my freakishly short legs…..
Next mile in, I glanced down at my Garmin, to my satisfaction I was riding faster than my husband runs, but still, slower than the “Kenyans” (or elite runners- Kenyans, Moroccans, Ethopians, or “Hanson” Runners) run at race pace for a marathon. I was still only biking around a 5:30 minute mile. Seriously! How do they do it?
While I fought the use of the Garmin for oh so long, I am now really appreciating what it does for me to keep on track, monitor my own pace, and if I for a moment think I’m speedy….brings me right back to reality and acknowledge that I’m more tortoise than hair. But happy that I get the opportunity to be in the race……
Love this quote…. “Run if you can, walk if you have to, crawl if you must; just never give up!” Dean Karnazes
That is all….run happy…..
Peace…..
peaceinthejourney 