In October after my first marathon I started really focusing
on sprinting and interval training. I switch it up all the time, sometimes .30
seconds on .30 seconds off, sometimes 3 minutes on 1 minute off, sometimes
hills or sometimes flat, sometimes 10 speed and sometimes 8 speed. I really
started to get into a routine and enjoying the treadmill because it was
something new.
I continued training on the treadmill throughout the winter
and felt really strong this spring when I began to start running outside.
Lately I have been pushing myself harder than ever and it feels really good.
Last summer I was running 11-12 minute miles, sometimes even
13 minute miles when it was long distances. This summer I am running 9-10:30
miles! It is amazing what some hard work can do.
Yesterday Katie and I ran the fastest mile of our lives
(well of my life at least, she has always been a speedy runner ha ha!). We ran
1 mile in 8:14! I felt like I was going to vomit, but also felt amazing. We
have a goal this summer to run 2-3 miles in under an 8:30 pace.
I love pushing myself to see what I am capable of. Whether
it is it in the gym, on the pavement or in the classroom.
After we ran we made this super yummy Pad Thai dish with
Ashley! I would for sure make it again :)
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