I have really been working hard to keep to the schedule that Coach posts for me. Although I sometimes “Gumby” the workout days or move around the order, I generally keep to the plan. If he says “easy,” that is what I do. If he says “don’t be a slave to pace,” I keep my eyes off of Ms. Garminia. It is my hope that I will soon note an improvement.
Well today was not the day for noticing improvements. “When will this get easier?” I whined because the hilly loop continues to get the best of me — and I have been at it for quite some time now.
Coach asked for me to give the day’s run a moderate effort. Thankfully, he didn’t say to run a particular pace. I ran as best as I could, which sometimes felt like even turtles could go faster than me. But I did not give up.
A quarter of the way in, I set the standard for the run. Today, moderate would mean that I would not stop to rest and I would not walk. When I logged the run and compared the time to the same route, one week ago, I was immediately saddened to find that it was almost 2 minutes slower. Then I factored in that I generally turn the crono off when I stop.
Maybe I am improving. Maybe the difference is still immeasurable.
Improvements are most often noted on breakthrough workouts. Moderate efforts? Not so much…
maybe that big mind controlling device in the background had something to do with it? i think you need to wear your foil hat next time you run that loop.
[Laughing]…What ever you say Coach.
I like Jeff’s idea . . . just make sure you have antennas to match!
Your blog was of course amazing again even though it was terrifying for me to read what happened to you.You turned what could have been a very bad thing into something funny and positive. Do take care. Also your live radio news broadcast was also amazing.I love you xoxox