Training update

I realize that I have fallen behind. I have been busy with my practical hours. Even though it is 5 hours a week there is still the time that goes into researching and preparing for each session, as well as the assignments for that class, and keeping up with the other. I have good intentions to update but they never seem to happen.

So I will just continue on from here. I have been steadily increasing my mileage and have not had any major issues because of fatigue. Last weekend I was lucky enough to visit my parents who snowbird in Arizona and I treated myself to a trail race in the desert for my birthday.

Cliche sunrise before the race began.

Action shot to prove that I run for fun.

Post race! Pace 5:37/km and 7th in AG, 72 overall!

I was pleased with the race. I have done a very small amount of speed running since the year started. As in 3km of race pace effort, so I was so happy to have this result. I even started slow and had a 2 minute negative split. 

This result also excites me that the program is working. I have built a base and now the fun runs begin. I just have to be aware of listening to my body and taking the rest when I need to. I am not the best at that but I have to remember to look long term. A missed run now because I am tired or need a break makes the likelihood of a successful half marathon more likely. 

I was also able to run through Veteran's Oases Park in Chandler, a place that I love to run in. If I lived in that area I would be hard pressed to find another place to go.