The CasITa-to-5k ran on The Strand after work yesterday.
The past few days have been unbearably hot so I was thrilled to see it had cooled down by the time we hit the beach.
At the request of one of the CasITa-to-5k members, we repeated Week One of the Couch-to-5k program.
We alternated between running for a minute and walking for 90 seconds. Our run intervals were at a brisk 11:30 minute mile pace.
It was a beautiful evening for a run on the beach. Beachgoers were scattered on the sand. Gentle waves foamed as they brushed the shore.
After we completed our intervals, we did some hill work. The beach path itself is fairly flat but the small streets that dead end at The Strand create hilly offshoots.
I almost made it all the way up without stopping but I got really winded about ten feet short of the top and had to stop and walk to catch my breath.
As we were heading back to the metered parking lot, we spotted a Serta Sheep peeking out at us from a window. Within the same unit, there was a large Jack head from Jack In The Box displayed in an upstairs window. On the front patio stood huge replicas of Sulley and Mike from Monsters, Inc.
I'm proud of our little CasITa-to-5k group and I'm looking forward to progressing through the program with them.
it's great when you have a scenic place to run ... the beach always smells like success
ReplyDeleteSounds like an interesting collection that person has - wonder if he's stealing them or buying them?
ReplyDeleteIt's a really interesting collection of large collectibles. I wonder how many more are inside.
ReplyDeleteNice work...looks beautiful. You'll make it all the way up next time!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the vote of confidence, Miss Zippy!
ReplyDeleteGood job! I love your enthusiasm and dedication!
ReplyDeleteWell done, it's so great that you are doing the 5k program with these people. Lovely pics.
ReplyDeleteSO great to have a group to be doing the training with! I think that makes such a difference
ReplyDelete"A brisk 11:30 minute mile pace"?
ReplyDeleteCan I train with you? I can't get to 15 minute miles... Great job Mary!!!! :-)
you have such a beautiful place to run!!
ReplyDeleteGreat pics! I got so excited when I realized thats kinda where I ran with Dean (cue "Memories" song...)
ReplyDeleteThat sheep is awesome!- something I would have taken a pic of!
I find running on the beach really hard so it is my least favorite places to run.
ReplyDeleteAfter seeing your pics I wish I lived closer to the beach.
ReplyDeleteI have a love/hate relationship with hills. You know, I love the ones I can run all the way up.