Training doesn’t stop just because its raining
By Sarah. Filed in Marathon Training Posts |
Oh Boston in the winter..how lovely. I guess I should be thankful that I haven’t had to run in any serious snow storms because for some reason Boston and Texas have exchanged weather patterns. Today was miserable outside, but training is training. I only had to do a quick (or not so quick due to the giant puddles and slippery ground) 3 miles today, and it wasn’t terrible. Once you’re wet, you’re wet, the only really bad part is the wet feet. Once your feet are wet, its over. The water squishes between your toes and causes blisters and your feet get all crinkly like you’ve been in the bath for an hour. I also have to remember to wear a baseball cap because getting pelted in the face/eyes for 30 minutes straight isn’t great. I finished it though, and felt pretty hardcore. It’s nice to see other runners out when its raining. You have this code. You’re all in this I’m-super-tough-cuz-I-run-in-the-rain club, and I’ll admit I like being a member.
Yesterday I also had my first day of sprints (7, 400 meters). I am so friggin slow. I don’t know what it is but I’m an elephant. I can run and run and run but I cannot do it at a fast pace. I’m following a new Hal Higdon plan (http://www.halhigdon.com/halfmarathon/inter.htm) to try and help get me quicker. We’ll see how it goes! I’m feeling better now that I’m sticking to the plan and just can’t wait until my body gets stronger again and able to run without pain. Come on lungs, you can do it!
Tomorrow I’m attempting my first morning run as my little brother has a comedy night/debut of his pilot tomorrow night! I’m also going out for beers with my coworkers before hand so need to push myself to getting this done early. Its also only 3 miles, so I just need to do it and get it over with. Will keep you posted. 
Here’s a pic of what post-sprinting looks like and me in my winter gear.
