7 naked miles

No, not naked as in without clothes, nakes as in without tunes!  I wanted to see if running without music would help me keep up the speed during my speedwork.  The routine was warm up for a mile, then 3x1600m at 10:09 with 800m jogs ending with jogging for a total of 7 miles.  I had to walk some after the fast portions, but over all I average pace of 11:46, the fast portions were 10:17, 10:09, and 9:52, so I made my pace goals!!! yipee!  I did work hard.  My heart rate got into the mid-180s toward the end of each fast section.  The big thing that made this run so hard was the weather.  It was over 80 degrees and very gusty.  I was pouring sweat when I got done.

This morning, I actually got up in time to get out and run. However, I wasn't feeling the best and I was tired, so instead of running, I napped on the couch.  I would have been very mad at myself if I wouldn't have gotten the run in later.  Tomorrow it's supposed to storm, so I couldn't have delayed it.

My left foot is a bit sore, but I think it will subside quickly.

Update:  Hubby reminded me about one thing.  I did the majority of the run on a nice path that is somewhat sheltered from the wind and somewhat shady.  As I was in my first or second fast mile, I crossed paths with hubby and the kids.  Hubby had ridden his bike to work and to drop off and pick up the kiddos.  That was a nice surprise!  It was extra-nice because earlier, I had heard sirens and the protective mom/wife in me had immediately thought of the bad things that might have happened to the most precious people in my life.  So, I detoured to go up a street where the sirens seemed to stop.  I didn't see the emergency vehicles and I figured it was 15-30 minutes too soon for the group to be there, so I was a little relieved.  Of course when I saw them on the path, all doubt was removed!  After that, I could focus on not passing out.

Record number of bunnies...

... I think.  Of course, it was a longer run for me, so I had more time to see them.  Also, I did count a couple twice because I came around the same path a couple times and they were back to their spot by then.

Today's run was a 5 mile speedwork session:

1 mile warm up - easy (actual 12:55/mi)
1 mile speed - 10:15/mi (actually 10:02/mi)
1/2 mile rest - easy (actual 12:53/mi)
1 mile speed - 10:15/mi (actually 10:18/mi)
1/2mile rest - easy (actual 11:57/mi)
1 mile cool down - easy (actual 11:41/mi)

It went really well.  I did have a problem keeping a constant pace during the speed parts and hitting the target pace.  But, I guess I'll get better.

Bunny count: 16!!