Speed Work Interval Training Day

Speed Work Interval Training day today 8 x 400 with 60 seconds break at 8:45 pace in between each.

I Started with a half mile warm up at 8:45 pace, then the 1st 400 at 7:38 pace 0% incline, 2nd 400 at 7:27 pace 0% incline, 3rd 400 at 7:10 pace 1% incline, 5th 400 at 7:00 pace 1% incline, 6th 400 at 6:51 pace 1% incline, 7th 400 at 6:42 pace 1% incline, 8th 400 at 6:34 pace 1% incline.

Finished with a 1 mile cool down at 8:32 pace. Followed up with some core work with Runtastic SixPack Abs. ‪#‎PoweredByBits‬ and feeling faster every day. Thanks to @EnergyBits.

Philly Marathon update

So here is my weekend running recap. 

Saturday took Bella for a nice easy 1.5 mile trail hike. Then taking it easy for the day to prepare for the Philly half. 

Sunday morning wake up at 4:40 to give myself time to get to Philly and get to the run for a 7 AM start time. I was actually feeling great and ready to run hard and set a new PR for the Half.  Met MB at our office gym, then we did a light 1 mile jog to the starting line, no problems with security all went smoothly. 

Race started at 7:00 on the nose and at 7:08:08 we cross the starting line running strong with my @Energybits, and keeping up a pace around 8:30 per mile.  Then at around mile 6 I start getting a weird feeling in my stomach, which continues to get worse as I go, just before mile 8 I had to completely stop the race as my stomach was cramping so badly I couldn't run anymore  

So needless to say a disappointing race weekend for me. Especially since I was well on my way to getting that new PR. Stomach still a bit queasy today, not sure what happened.

Thoughts on Running: Weekend running update

Thoughts on Running: Weekend running update: Had a great time at the Cooper Norcross Run the Bridge 10K race on Sunday.  Was a really great run and well organized and a good course to r...

Weekend running update

Had a great time at the Cooper Norcross Run the Bridge 10K race on Sunday.  Was a really great run and well organized and a good course to run.  Although it was a bit chilly and windy to start the race. It felt amazing running across the Ben Franklin Bridge seeing the view. I Had a great race and posted a new PR with a time of 51:20 with a 8:17 per mile pace.  Feeling really good about getting this time and proving that training does pay off.  #PoweredByBits and feeling stronger and faster. Thanks @EnergyBits.

Today has Interval Training on the schedule, with a 7 x 400 with 60 seconds break.  Plan to do the 60 second breaks at 9:29 pace. Half Mile warmup at 9:29 pace, then start the 1st 400 at 7:49 pace, 2nd 400 at 7:38 pace, 3rd 400 at 7:27 pace, 5th 400 at 7:07 pace, 6th 400 at 7:16 pace, 7th 400 at 7:27 pace.  Finishing up with a 1 mile cool down at 8:34 pace. Then some core work to wrap up my training for the day.  This is all in preparation for my Half Marathon in the Bahamas?   Check it out http://marathonbahamas.com/

Well that is all I have for today.

Happy Running All.

Interval Training day

Ok, so I am back, sorry I haven't posted in a while, been just a bit busy, but I am back, I haven't stopped running or training, just didn't have all the time in the day that I need to get everything done so my Blog postings have suffered.   

Interval Training day today 4 x 800 with 90 seconds in between each. Half Mile warmup, the 1st 800 at 7:38 Pace with zero incline, 2nd 800 at 7:10 pace with 1% incline, 3rd 800 at 6:54 pace with 2% incline, 4th 800 at 7:00 pace with 1% incline. Finished with a 1 mile cool down at 8:34 pace. Then did some core work to wrap up the training for the day. Feeling Strong thanks to Energybits.#PoweredByBits and feeling strong and fast.

Another great run today.

Well I had another great run today.  Went out with my work running buddy and as always she motivates me to run faster.  That and the help of @EnergyBits helping to keep me fueled and feeling strong.

Started out planning on doing an easy 4 mile run but with the temps being so nice outside and feeling as good as I did I talked MB into making it a bit of a faster run.  Well I didn't realize how fast of a run we were having until we hit the 2 mile mark and then decided to keep on going for a little bit more.  Wound up doing just over 5 and half miles. With an average pace of 7:43 per mile.  Like I said she has the ability to motivate me to run faster.  At one point I saw that she was lagging a little behind so I eased up a little so we could stay side by side.

I signed up for a 10K on November 3rd and I am looking forward to this one.  I Get to run across the Ben Franklin Bridge, and I am also looking forward to running a great race and setting a new PR for the 10K. My best 10K to date is 57:57 with at 9:22 Pace, I am thinking I can get to 52 minutes or below given how good I am feeling.

That is all I have for today.

Have a great running day all.

Core work and Stretching today

No running today, just did some core work and stretching today.  I downloaded this new app to my iPhone "Runtastic Six Pack" they have a free version and a pay version.  I have the free one for now, if it proves to be good I'll upgrade to the pay version.  Day one today had me doing 3 different exercises.  Tabletop Crunch with a Twist, Hip Drops and Crunches.  3 sets of 8 reps each, with a break in between sets.   Pretty good workout but I think I will jump up to the next level on my next workout.  After that I did some Planks, Push ups and some additional Reverse Crunches and Upper Back Lifts.  Then moved on to some stretching and using the foam roller.   Feeling pretty good today with the workout and looking forward to a nice run tomorrow.

Also trying to promote my new FB page https://www.facebook.com/TheBabblingFoot check it out and like my page.   Will be full of stories about running and inspirational photos and messages.

Have fun running out there today.