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We started off with ChiRunning body looseners and then Coach Steve had us warm-up with four easy laps around the track.
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As usual, I refrained from participating in the crossovers because I am terrified of spraining an ankle again.
After the drills, we walked a lap and then Coach Steve instructed us to run a lap as fast as we could and then cool-down with a walk about 50 meters out and 50 meters back to the start where we could repeat the process all over again.
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I also stopped running with Mr. Green Garmin because it seemed like a hassle to change all the display settings back and forth between miles per hour and pace every day.
I forgot to change Mr. Green Garmin back to pace so I had no idea how fast I was running during the track workout because he was speaking to me in miles per hour.
All I knew was that I was passing runners who were doing 9:20/minute miles and Coach Steve said I was looking good.
I was focused on only one thing - relaxing my body.
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When I got home and uploaded my workout, I was thrilled to see my numbers. I couldn't believe how fast I had run. I had averaged between an 8:40 and 9:20 pace.
I've really been pushing myself lately and it felt good to see some results.
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Unrelated to your post here, but was wondering how many full marathons have you run? I saw your post about the Athens Marathon. Do you plan on running one this year? Just curious :-)
The Green Girl on the track...impressive! Great pace! Your hard work and dedication is starting to pay off. Keep it going!
That's a great pace - you were moving! Doesn't that feel great?
Great workout! You're doing fantastic.
Mary, you truly inspire me!
Michelle
Congratulations on the pace!! That is so cool!!
Good job! I especially like that you are leaving Garmin behind. Those are the best kind of workouts. ;)
Nice job on the speedwork!! You are doing great!
That is so awesome! You are getting SOOOOO fast. Congrats. p.s. - I'm terrified of sprained ankles too. I just twisted mine the other day at lunch when my heel got stuck in a sidewalk grate :(
Great job on the track workout! I'm also paranoid about getting injured. No shame in stepping aside and avoiding catastrophe. I used to avoid anything that involved my hands- like basketball, base ball etc because I played clarinet professionally and would have been devastated had I broke a finger.
Nice work! Check out the data fields settings on your Garmin - you can setup customized display screens.
You are making some good improvement and during the hot summer months, too. Good job!
Great job, fast pants Green Girl!
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