I am an avid CrossFitter, i have a passion for trail running, marathoning and triathlons. I would rather eat meat than a salad and i would definitely rather have muscles instead of skin and bones. Nature is my playground and I swim, bike, run... HARD. That's me!

Saturday, March 5, 2011

The science of running: 30/70

This is starting out to be a pretty good day.

I started my morning bright and early at 7am. Don't you just love gettting up before anyone else. I usually peak out my back window and look at the snow covered mountians, take a deep breath and say, "this is going to be a great day!"

I fixed homemade banana chocolate chip muffins, eggs, bacon and fresh sliced melon. We only have 2 more days with our danish guests, so i thought it might be nice if we had one relaxing breakfast together. Usually we are rushing out the door with a bowl of cereal or a cup of coffee.

At 10:30 i headed out for my 15 mile run. Even though i did not get my 7 mile in this week, i still felt confident that it could be done. I gave myself a goal of 2 hours and 15 minutes (9 minute mile). Let's just say i completed the 15 miles. Period. My timing was a little off, but i completed it. Isn't that the important thing?

After running 15 miles today, i am convinced that running is 30% physical and 70% mental. Those last 5 miles were a killer.

Now... putting my feet up for some well deserved rest.

My own calcutta today was: Running my longest run EVER!!! It won't be the last.