Wednesday, June 14, 2006

Good training run

I had a great training run yesterday. I've been needing lots of naps lately. Maybe because I'm waking up earlier. Anyway, I was able to get a nice nap in, wake up and have a snack, digest and then get ready to run. Jason came with me, which was awesome. We did a simple 4 mile total, out-and-back trail run in the Rose Canyon, next to our apt. The canyon can be very hot but the sun was going down (6 pm) so the weather was perfect. I love the desert/beach weather around here. It cools off so nicely! I felt sore at the beginning but loosened up as we ran. I maintained a nice, comfortable pace the whole way and felt strong and pain-free. It's mostly uphill the whole way back but I actually felt strong and peppy the entire way back too. First time that's happened. I was able to maintain good form going uphill, arms swinging loosely, legs up, back and head up, good tempo. I'm definitely getting stronger. Afterwards, I was going to do weights but scratched a 2nd workout b/c I still felt significantly sore from Sunday's weight-lifting session. I eliminated this work-out guilt-free b/c I knew it was the right thing for my body. Instead, I went to bed early and got some extra sleep. It's all good.

5 comments:

Habeela said...

Way to listen to the body! It will always tell you what you need. That's for sure.

Tammy said...

Good job! Needing naps is another sign you could be overtraining. Are you taking a 'rest week' every 4th week, cutting the training hours way back?

Feeling down is also a sign. Right before I pulled my hamstring at spring training camp in '04 I remember being on the verge of tears all week for no reason. Just want to make sure you stay healthy! :))

JeffM said...

Uphill on the way back and it felt good- that's a very good sign!

Jenö said...

Habeela hit the nail on the head. Our bodies are pretty smart machines and will always a) let us know what they need and b) reward us when we listen!

Chris said...

I soooooo miss the California weather! The humidity out here is dreadful! :(