I completely stuck to last week’s training plan, and even got in some extra workouts with my bike seat testing. Yay for me!
Monday: 3.14 mile easy run (34:27, 10:58/mile); 3 mile easy bike (11:40, 15 mph); physical therapy exercises
Tuesday: 3.18 mile repeats (33:15, 10:27/mile); 3 mile easy bike (11:35, 15.5 mph)
I warmed up for .5 mile, then did 1 x 800, 2 x 400 (approximate), 1 x 800, and cooled down for the last .5 mile. My 800 times were 4:00 and 3:59, which I was very satisfied with (McMillan says I should run 4:05). I definitely pushed myself. I didn’t time the 400s, since they were approximate.
Wednesday: Rest
Thursday: 3.5 mile tempo hill run (36:32, 10:24/mile); 7 mile easy bike (30:00, 14 mph); 10 min strength
Friday: Rest
Saturday: 6.24 mile long run (1:10:37, 11:19/mile)
Sunday: 15 min dog walk; 11.75 mile bike on trainer (45:00, 15.7 mph)
Total Running Mileage: 16.06
Here are my splits from my long run:
It was pretty windy that day so I was pretty pleased that I averaged an 11:19 pace. Mile 1 and Mile 5 included stops for the dogs (and I just let the app run but stopped my watch), so that’s why they were slower, and why the minutes don’t add up to the final time (though I doubt any of you were actually checking that!).
Verdict of The Bike Seat: The combination of a new stem and my old seat is still not perfect but it’s a LOT better than it was. I made it 45 minutes on Sunday with minimal discomfort, but 60 minutes would’ve been a stretch – although I’m not sure if that’s because of the seat or because I was so bored! I wanted to ride outside, because that’s the real test, but it’s been SO windy here lately. Nonetheless, this is a good enough solution that I’m going to return the $90 seat I bought.
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Yesterday, I went to Walgreen’s and restocked a couple of my must-haves:
This Aveeno lotion is the only beauty product I “splurge” on (it’s $17.99 a bottle). I used to alternate between a heavy lotion like Eucerin in the winter and then a lighter moisturizer in the summer. But this one is great year round and it has SPF 15. They also have an SPF 30 version, but it’s the same price and a smaller bottle.
If you ever use lotion for removing eye makeup (it works really well), just don’t use this one. It will make your eyes water like an onion (because of the sunscreen). I learned the hard way.
I love Burt’s Bees – the original. There is no substitute.
And I also picked up some fun things:
Colors (l to r): On a Trip / Wet Cement / I Need a Refresh-Mint
This picture is pretty bad but the color on the left is bright purple, the middle one is a grey purple, and the last one is a bright teal. Can’t wait to paint my nails!
What is your favorite beauty product?
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Nice work this week! I honestly can’t imagine biking for more than a few miles. I’m so slow on my bike it’s almost comical. I definitely makes me impressed by those of you that “tri.” 🙂
Beauty product – eh? Probably Covergirl Mascara & my eye lash curler.
Wow! I can’t imagine a 3 mile run being easy. Go YOU! =) You’re awesome.