Except I was supposed to run 5. Oh well. That's what happens when you have to rely on instincts. I started my training on Monday, and today I was supposed to do 3 miles at an 8:54 pace. I've never done that before, so I just tried to run really fast. The problem I have is that I have no way of truly knowing what pace I'm running in the moment. This isn't a problem when I'm doing an easy run. I know what my easy pace feels like.
But today's plan called for 5 miles, with 3 miles at 8:54. I ran an easy mile around the block, then started my second mile. I kept track on my watch of when that second mile started, and I tried to run fast, and get to the next mile marker (which I've figured out already) by 8:54. Didn't happen, but I thought I was booking it, so I decided to run 27 minutes and call that 3 miles.
Well...... I use Google Earth when I run here in Mexico, which is actually pretty neat - but you have to use it before and after running. Apparently what I thought was three miles wasn't actually three miles. Bummer. Oh well. I tried as best as I could.
Most fancy pants runners have a Garmin. Yeah - it's a watch with GPS that tells you your pace, and some tell you your heart rate (although I really don't care about my heart rate). It does not, however, tell you where the nearest Target is.
It's this huge ole thing and I must admit that I think it looks ridiculous. But oh, the power! To have a watch that tells you your pace, AND keeps track of your distance. Be still my heart. Maybe one day.
Speaking of gear, I've also been eyeing this jacket for a couple years. It was always too expensive for my taste, but I just love it. I found out that they've made a new version, which isn't nearly as cute, and doesn't come in red. It's the Saucony Kilkenny jacket, but the first version. I found it on this website for cheap... but maybe I'll have to wait some more.
Okay, Okay. That's not really gear. I know. It's just cute.
I knew it would happen someday - I'd fall. Our streets here are dirt/sand and some areas have quite a few rocks. I totally biffed it this morning. Sometimes I'm able to catch myself, and not fall, but this time I scraped my hands. Luckily I was able to somehow land on my rear and not my knees. And luckily nobody was really around.
That's enough running talk for now. Seriously.
LOVE THE JACKET!! Great job on your run:)
ReplyDeleteI don't have a garmin yet either....someday! They have the 205 on Ebay for about 100$ , so maybe some time when I am not desperate for shoes :)
ReplyDeleteGlad you are OK!!