Turtle Power!

Well, Hello Monday! During the last 3 days, I've spent time entertaining guests at home (aka being a slob and eating junk). So, I'm happy to be back at it with my usual routine.

As it's been a few days, I decided on doing just an easy 5k run on the trail. It was starting to cloud over and there was a fresh breeze. Still a little muggy but it's nicer than all this "liquid sunshine" we've been having all month. Lots of weird insects out. Instead of being attacked by mini flies this time, I kept getting those little green worms that hang from trees falling on me. Only these worms looked like they were on steroids! Big, green and creepy. Ewwww. *shiver*

After I did my jog, I went over to the track to do some Yasso 800's. I really do hate the track and I especially despise speed work. Yasso 800's are a great way to figure out where you're at though. You're supposed to start with 4 and then go up to 10 adding 1 set each week. Instead, I started with 2 and I will add 2 next week as I'm not interested in hurting myself. I ran my first set in 4 min 28 seconds. The second was at 4:30. Which means, if I kept going, chances are my 10th would be at around 4:50. So if I do a 4:50 800 meter, then theoretically, I can do a 4 hour and 50 minute marathon time (which is what I did at the BMO Marathon in May). So, I'm still a turtle. lol. However, I didn't push myself too hard either. I'm always a little skeptical about going faster as I don't want to hurt myself. Slow and steady wins the race, right? Well, probably not but it does get you to the finish line without crapping your pants or fracturing a leg. I've seen so many runners go off with an injury and I feel their frustration. I know I've hurt myself a few times, but it's always been minor stuff. On the whole, I do listen to my body. ...and if it's screaming at me to stop, I don't swear at it and keep going. lol.

Anyway, my goal is to make 4:25 800s by the end of September. I'm considering running in the Victoria Marathon in October (time/energy permitting) so I'm hoping that will be enough time to train for a sub 4:30 marathon. Boston is definitely not in my near future, but I'll eventually get there. ...just like the turtle. ;)