Yes, you read that right. I've been having (knock on wood...) nothing but really awesomely-satisfying runs since my last training recap. In Vic I trust! I also discovered that I'm probably a little masochistic because I love tempo runs. There's just something about pushing my body to its limit that makes me feel incredibly alive.
So far, I've been nailing all my paces and I'm right on track with my training. Unfortunately, my marathon predictor got snowed out (track work in the snow seemed like a recipe for disaster), so I'll have to wait a few more weeks before I can see my predicted finish time. Have I mentioned how brutal this winter has been for running? It's been nothing but cold and snow for a few weeks now. I'm ready for summer already.
Yesterday's group run had me tackling 12 miles on the marathon course in 7 degree weather (that according to weather.com felt like -5) and I was fortunate enough to run the first 6 with Kristan. She and I seem to always finish races within seconds of each other, so I try to train with her when I can. As usual, I was amazed at how quickly the miles passed and for the second week in a row, I was equally amazed at how strong I felt on the Newton Hills, pacing right around a 9 min/mile. Noah has taken great interest in my training since I started working with Vic, so we've been talking a lot about it and marveling at the accuracy of Vic's program and predictions (he feels the same way I do about it). I can usually feel when I've slipped out of my heart rate zone, even by a few beats, and similarly - when he gives me a run based on heart rate and time, his predicted distance is usually right on the money.
So far so good. Here's hoping the rest of my training season keeps going this smoothly.
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