Happy Monday!
I’m definitely riding an endorphin high right now following an incredible trail run. Renaud introduced me to a new trail tonight after work which was perfect. It was challenging but not intimidating. The muddy trail provided us with views of the river and due to the clear Spring like evening I was gasping at the views of Mont Blanc.
Needless to say, this run couldn’t have come at a better time. I have chosen a new goal half marathon and Gia and I have one hell of a plan in place. We’ve already built in the ski weekends and upcoming travel to make sure that I can still log enough quality runs and miles to feel strong on May 4th.
Last week was a perfect kick off week. I enjoyed runs with friends and solo. I embraced the treadmill for speed and still enjoyed one rest day and one day of cross training.
Monday: rest day
Tuesday: 2 miles at 8:55 and 10 minutes of chest, arms & abs
Wednesday: Tempo run including 10 minute warm-up, 2 miles at 9:00 pace repeated twice, followed by a 10 minute cool down
Thursday: A deep tissue massage and 20 minute yoga for runners
Friday: 8 mile long run along Lake Geneva bright and early with a new running buddy, Lauriane, while keeping under a 9:45 pace
Saturday: 6 miles of walking through Lyon while taking in the sights
Sunday: 4 mile run along the Rhone River and through Lyon
This week includes lots of running Monday through Thursday as Friday and Saturday will be spent skiing in Verbier. I am excited for next week in New York City which will be a balance of running and catching up with friends during some of my favorite workout classes!
Your turn: If you had to choose, would you run through sand or mud?
HURRY UP AND GET BACK HERE.
I’m coming as fast I can! 🙂
i think i am going to choose sand – barefoot!
Nice! I bet barefoot on the beach would have incredible views 🙂
to me running through mud would more be PLAYING!!!
I agree Carla! Yesterday the mud hopping felt like fun and child like!
Oh man probably mud! Wear the stains with pride 🙂
Stains for the win!
Sand! It’s painful, but I’m less likely to slip. Which, let’s be real, that pretty much happens on any surface for me…
Haha good point Presley!
Well, I’ve run through both and it sort of depends what kind of sand/mud. Haha. If it’s the beach, I would likely choose that, but if it’s not firm sand, I would choose mud. While mud is dirty and challenging to run in, it often makes me feel like a kid. I have run a few pretty fun trail races that were nice and muddy. One even ended with about 1.5 miles of swampy muck! Good luck on your training.
I agree – so much more like play time!
SAND! And awesome action photos by the way…
Thanks Sally!
Sand.