Great Weekend!

A few years ago I ran a half Marathon and at the end the people cheering and just completing it put my on a high. Today I ran 13 miles, this is the furthest I have ever run! I felt good for most of it and I actually ran a bit faster. 6 miles at an 11 minute pace! The last mile was tough but as I knew it would be I made it a faster run as I hate just plodding along getting that mile in. It was the only mile my HR went above 140. All in all it was good.

Now why do I mention the half marathon? Well isn't parenthood great? This time I was greeted by my son having a melt down. Looking back on the day it makes me smile.

I decided not to do the Georgetown to Idaho Spring Half next weekend.

So I had a brilliant run but unfortunately I wasn't done...

Swim time! I swam a total of 102 lengths which is 2550 yards or just under a mile and half. That includes the warm up and warm down. Today was a Time Trial which is go as hard as I can for 1.2 miles. I think it went well. Usually the pool is empty on a Sunday night but it was busy tonight.

I am very glad I took Friday off after the run in the morning didn't go well. It allowed me to recharge a little for the weekend and it showed on all the events this weekend. Next week is a recovery week and I hear I'm supposed to push through but there is pushing through and then there is being stupid.

Something else I did today. I took down my favourite belt. It didn't fit as Christmas but now its nearly too big. I had to move the belt in 5 notches. That sort of thing put the training in perspective.