Posting this quite a few days late! I fell behind on writing my workout info because I was so busy.

Day 610 | June 20, 2011: 1 m run + cross

I had planned on doing speedwork on the treadmill during lunch, but decided I would rather give my legs a break! So I ran a mile and did 20 minutes on the bike.

Time: 9:32 | Distance: 1.0 | Incline: 1.0 
Bike Time: 20:00| Distance: 3.25 | Level = 3

Day 611 | June 21, 2011: 3 m run

I wanted to fit an outdoor lunch run in, even though I knew it was going to be hot and muggy. So I started out slow and stayed slow, and went north on the lake shore path (where I could remember the location of at least two water fountains). The run ended up feeling really good! The breeze off of the lake made it not so unbearable.

Distance: 3.0 | Start Temp: 85° | Finish Temp: 87° | Dew Point: 74° |  Time: 30:30 | Avg Pace: 10:09 | 1: 10:12 | 2: 10:34 | 3: 9:40

Day 612 | June 22, 2011: rest

Day 613 | June 23, 2011: strength + 6 m run

I did a crazy workout with Brian – we used short resistance bands that you can put around your ankles/wrists, then did walking planks with those, hopping, weights, stomach core work… it was tough! But fun.

Later in the day, I ran 6 miles through Grayslake with a friend from the running club. It was lightly raining for part of the run, and that felt pretty good.

Distance: 6.0 |  Temp: 67° |  Time: 1:01:02 | Avg Pace: 10:10 | 1: 9:41 | 2: 10:15 | 3: 10:26 | 4: 10:16 | 5: 10:09 | 6: 10:13

Day 614 | June 24, 2011: strength

I had another strength session on Friday and Brian had me doing more balance/coordination work. This time, I would hold a ball between my thighs/knees and do lots of hopping/jumping, sometimes with weights. He also brought those nunchuck type weighted handle thingys that simulate jumping rope and had me do lunges while swinging those in my hands. We also used a pilates ring thing and did 100s. And lots of other stuff. He has me doing so many different things when he comes that I can’t keep it straight.

Day 615 | June 25, 2011: 11.15 m run

I got to do my long run with Erin! Well, she biked since she had a race the next day and I ran. She took me to the Salt Creek Trail by her house which I LOVED. It was mostly shaded, and went through woods but also by homes. We saw some deer just chilling – it was so bizarre to see them just hanging out and not running away!

I was hoping for 10 minute miles but started out quite slow. But surprisingly, I got a second wind about half way through and really sped up for the last 5 or so miles. I am not sure if that has ever happened to me. It was probably because I was enjoying our conversation so much.

Run stats: I drank 16 oz. of water and took GUs at 4 and 8. 

Distance: 11.15 |  Time: 1:55:01 | Avg Pace: 10:19 | 1: 10:35 | 2: 10:45 | 3: 10:33 | 4: 10:21 | 5: 10:32 | 6: 10:30 | 7: 10:06 | 8: 10:10 | 9: 10:01 | 10: 10:07 | 11: 9:47 | 12: 1:29

After our run we were good wives and went to watch our husbands autocross… er… and chill out a bit in the sun.

Steven even took me on a ride this time. Well, two rides. The first was one of his fastest times, and he spun out during the second one.

Day 616 | June 26, 2011: mostly rest

We met our friends Eric and Abbie and their daughter Alice at the Ryerson Wood Forest Preserve to hike, picnic and see the animals. I think all the exercise we did was canceled out by the picnic portion of the day.

Side note: why do goat have such freaky eyes?!

F-R-E-A-K-Y!!!

Week Summary: 21.15 miles

I felt like we finally had a nice summer weekend and I was able to enjoy it by being outside. I was really surprised that I got that second wind during my long run. I wonder what went right.