This week, I added a speed workout to my training schedules. I've never incorporated speed into my training in the past, so I'm hoping to see some positive results.
Instead of participating in my normal Team Challenge training run, Ben and I ran the Pike's Peek 10k. This race is a point to point run down Rockville Pike in Maryland, with a great post-race party (mmm ice cream). I remember this race being mostly downhill last year, where I "PRed" on the course. Not so much this year. And it was 90 degrees. Oh and did I mention that I feel the day before and hurt my ankles and knees. Yet, despite the conditions, I still managed to run a 9:22 pace.
This marks my first race for 2009. I'd love to run something else before Napa, just not sure there will be time with all the trips I have coming up (Cleveland, New York, Chicago, Las Vegas).
If there are any good pictures from the race today, I'll make sure to post them later this week.
And, finally, on a fundraising note, I made it to the half way point - $2,000, yay!
Sunday, April 26, 2009
Sunday, April 19, 2009
Weeks 6 and 7
Okay, I'm trying to play catch-up, since I've been way too busy this month to post about my training. Week 6 was passover. So that was a wash. Who can actually run well with Matzo in their stomach?!
This week's long run was a team scavenger hunt. I was a little apprehensive about this because of the different running skills within my team. Dani (our fearless leader) divided us into two teams, DC/VA vs. MD residents. Each team was given 12 clues and had to take a picture at each of the 12 locations. This was a great speed workout. We dashed from place to place, getting all 12 pictures (which I'll be posting in the next week).
By now you must be wondering who won...
Of course it was my team...duh! We rocked! And I only got yelled at by one capitol police officer and only bruised myself once hopping over a bench.
Link to photos http://picasaweb.google.com/Rachel.Sanderoff/TeamInTraining41809?feat=email#5329564113134316354
This week's long run was a team scavenger hunt. I was a little apprehensive about this because of the different running skills within my team. Dani (our fearless leader) divided us into two teams, DC/VA vs. MD residents. Each team was given 12 clues and had to take a picture at each of the 12 locations. This was a great speed workout. We dashed from place to place, getting all 12 pictures (which I'll be posting in the next week).
By now you must be wondering who won...
Of course it was my team...duh! We rocked! And I only got yelled at by one capitol police officer and only bruised myself once hopping over a bench.
Link to photos http://picasaweb.google.com/Rachel.Sanderoff/TeamInTraining41809?feat=email#5329564113134316354
Week 5
It's Cherry Blossom time in DC, which means lots of tourists. I only took out a couple of them during my group run this week. We met at Haines Point at 8 a.m., by then there was absolutely no parking left anywhere in down town DC. I cannot believe how dedicated the tourists are this year to seeing trees.
Anyway, enough about tourists. The group run ended up being great. We did 7.5 miles, weaving in and out of crowds while passing the Jefferson, Lincoln, Washington Memorials and all the museums. One month in, I'm finally feeling on target with my training.
Anyway, enough about tourists. The group run ended up being great. We did 7.5 miles, weaving in and out of crowds while passing the Jefferson, Lincoln, Washington Memorials and all the museums. One month in, I'm finally feeling on target with my training.
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