Training Log Archive: kweinmann

Did 10X (2 min fast, 1 min jogging recovery). Actually a really good workout until the 50% chance of thunderstorms turned out to be true on interval #9. I got soaking wet, with my shoes becoming small ponds, in a matter of seconds. I somehow managed to finish out the rest of my intervals, but then kind of felt like I was drowning (it was legitimately hard to breathe because it was raining so hard, not to mention some temporary almost-blindness) running across the Hot Metal Bridge on my cool down. Of course it was sunny again by the time I got back home...figures. Averaged between 6:45 and 7 minute pace on most of the intervals.

Trail running out at North Park today! It was really fun, but I meant to only do like 45 minutes or so. However, I completely underestimated the distance coming back because it was much less direct than the way out, and then I kind of went the wrong way, so it turned into a bit of a long run. The trails were super fun to run on and you could definitely do a 9-10+ mile run out there if you didn't take the shortcut on the road and went farther out. Will definitely come back!

So my nice "5.5 mile" run actually ended up being 7.5 miles...whoops! I really should have learned by now that planning routes in my head and estimating the distance always ends up being horribly wrong. Ah well, getting in the mileage after not running much the first half of the this week, I guess. Although I'm thinking that 2 longish runs in a row was probably not great for my hip - I was definitely feeling it on the uphills near the end. Also starting to think it might be nearing time for some new running shoes, but my legs might just be extra tired from all the standing I did at work this week.

Finally running again after 2 days off! A bit farther than I anticipated so a bit like a mini long run. Still trying to avoid running too far because it seems the longer runs bother my hip - it felt pretty good today though! Also, a nice new route the other way along Beechwood Blvd...that road goes on forever!

Love this instructor! His class has really good flow and is a great workout! Always leave feeling exhausted and amazing!