Wednesday, February 16, 2011

One Week Challenge Update

Semi-daily update for my One Week Smackdown Challenge with RunningFirst. 

Today I had a tempo run on deck. It was, honestly, a lot of fun. I got to run it outside in shorts! It was 45 degrees and lovely. I ran the warm-up and cool-down on sidewalks and the faster part on a 1/3 mile outdoor track, to ensure that I wouldn't get caught at a light and get slowed down. Sometime I will really have to post pictures of the track, mostly for its view of downtown. 

Mile 1: 9:48 (warm-up)
Mile 2: 8:55
Mile 3: 8:42
Mile 4: 8:41
Mile 5: 8:41
Mile 6: 10:02 (cool-down, got caught at a light)

After I settled into the workout, I was really consistent on the mile times, and it felt good. This was definitely a confidence booster of a run. And a bonus--since I was basically the only person on the track, I got to switch directions every mile, just as a special shout-out to my ITB. 

4 comments:

TNTcoach Ken said...

You are kicking some butt in this challenge.

Unknown said...

Awesome times on miles 3-5. Good job. I've been overly warm all day but. Must. Get. Out.

MJ said...

You are a posting maniac this week! I hope you enjoy the beautiful weather this week is bringing!
Hugs!

Lisa said...

Congrats on a great workout! And getting to run outside.