After months of training it was time to test all the training with my fall half marathon, Green Mountain Half.
Today I’m linking up with Holly from HohoRuns and Tricia at MissSippiPiddlin and their weekly wrap linkup. So how was my running last week?
- Monday: Dog walk (2), Core Essentials L3b, Yoga for Runner’s Foundation, Yoga for Pain Relief Knees
- Tuesday: Dog walk (2), 3 miles speedwork (1 mile WU & CD), 5 x 1 run/2 recovery, Yoga for Pain Relief Align & Alleviate
- Wednesday: Dog walk, Core Essentials L3b (pulled a back muscle!) Yoga for Pain Relief Knees
- Thursday: Dog walk (2), 3 miles easy, Yoga for Runners Foundation & Back
- Friday: Yoga for Pain Relief Align & Alleviate & Back & a measly 4000 steps, Yoga for Runners Foundation
- Saturday: Yoga for Runners – whole DVD (50 minutes)
- Sunday: Yoga for Runners, Foundation & Hamstrings, Green Mt Half
Mileage: 19 (+4)
Race week!!!
I took it mostly easy before my race, especially since I managed to pull a back muscle on Wednesday. Although it was bothersome, I knew it wouldn’t effect my race & it didn’t. Lots of yoga, a chiropractor appointment, a massage & icing helped — but it was still a little sore on race day.
We spent the day before the race visiting old haunts in the Burlington area; we lived here 30 years ago as newlyweds.
Spoiler: it was also a PR.
What do you consider ideal race weather?
Yay for a PR! Visiting old haunts is always nice. Hope your back is feeling better. Perfect race weather…..low to mid-50’s….same as perfect running weather 😉
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Back still not 100% but better. It was never serious, just a nuisance.
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How fun to visit the “old” neighborhood! Cannot wait to hear about your race and PR! WOoooot! Ideal conditions for me are what I had in Twin Cities. Low to mid 40’s to start, not heating up past mid-50’s. No wind.
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Yup, no wind would’ve been nice!
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Awesome! Congrats on the PR! Sounds like everything went well! Glad to hear your back muscle did not affect your race! You look strong coming in to the finish! Way to go!
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Thanks!
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Congrats on the PR! Sounds like all that yoga did you good!
What’s BOTP?
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back of the pack
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Yoga never hurts. Although sometimes I have do get yoga shoulder . . .
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WOOHOO! So happy for you. You deserve it. You work hard.
I think my race had ideal weather – sunny, breezy, 50s. But the weather was the only good thing, I think.
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Thanks!
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One of my worst halfs had the most awesome weather. 😦
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Well first things first……CONGRATULATIONS on yourPR that is super awesome!!! I’m so very glad it went well for you and Darlene said it best you so deserved this one! I can not wait to hear the details! How neat to reminisce in your old neighborhood. I’m fortunate that my grandmother at the ripe old age of 93 is living in the house I grew up in so when I go see her I always walk back to my old room and try an remember how things were then. Thank you for linking up with us and enjoy your week of rest after your great race! 🙂
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My parents are 87 & 89 living in the house I grew up in; we’re there often. Thanks!
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Aww That is so nice Judy I know you know what it means to return to your childhood home. Thanks for sharing that. 🙂
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Definitely prefer cooler race weather. 50s ? Except waiting in the cold… HATE that. Even more so when it rains. Congrats on your PR.
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Thanks! Nothing worse than a cold rain. Thankfully it didn’t rain (just on the drive up).
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Congrats on the PR! Glad you didn’t lose your hat:) Can’t wait to read more about it!
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Thanks!
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Congratulations on a fantastic race, Judy! And a PR too! WOW. I’m glad your back didn’t cause any problems. Did it feel strange visiting old places? I’ve always had a hard time leaving any place I’ve lived. I get attached, I guess. My ideal race weather is upper 40s or low 50s, sunshine and no wind. I can’t wait to read your recap. Thanks for linking up with us!
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No, I couldn’t leave VT fast enough. It’s a great place to visit, but I hated living there! A lot has changed. Thanks!
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It’s wonderful to read of your P/R! Kudos to you for all your hard work.
I love your race photo. Your smile tells the story.
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I think at that point I was smiling because it was just about over . . . but it was a good race. 🙂
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Look at you! Looking good and a PR! Can’t wait to see the recap! I swear by yoga, it does a body good! 🙂
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Love me some yoga. 🙂
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I enjoyed reading your race recap and looking at your pictures. What a beautiful place to run! Congrats on your PR! Your pace was really consistent!
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Thanks. It was a beautiful place; it’s really too bad the weather on race day wasn’t!
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Congrats on the PR!!
My ideal race weather: mid-40’s, very light breeze, and party cloudy. 🙂
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After that last race it would have to be a VERY light breeze!
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