Gallaway Track, 2:00 p.m., cloudy, very windy, 60. We traveled back from Disney today and have been up since 1:45 a.m. This workout went okay, despite the travel, 5 days of no running, and endless walking at the parks. The big headwind the last 2.6 miles was tough. I warmed up 2.6 miles and then ran my 1 mile course (measured with a wheel). 4x1 mile (6:37.34, 6:34.84, 6:35.11, 6:33.77) - avg 6:34.75. All w/1:15 jog/stretch recovery.
Disney was great, but I was actually sore on Thursday. I have what I would call a "bad back." The countless tram rides, plane rides, resort hotel beds, carrying kids, and walking with heavy back pack did not do much for it. There was one day (Thursday) that we got back from the park early and I was going to shed the back pack and go for a quick run. About :30 into the run, I stopped and shook my head in amazement. The legs felt like cement and refused to go. I have trained for many marathons and other races and NEVER have I felt that feeling. I believe it was a combination of lack of quality sleep, poor eating, and the massive amounts of walking we were doing! |