Back into Training Mode

Well, vacation was fun... and my leg/knee isn't bothering me anymore... which means...

TRAINING IS BACK ON!! No more excuses... I've been back home for three days and gone on 2 x 3 mile runs and finally busted out a big one (which shouldn't be big if I were following my training plan) 8 miles... woohooo...

Ya, so anyways Vacation is over for now and it is time to get focused on training. Since Monday is a holiday in Canada, and my attempt at getting my long run in on Saturday didn't come about, today (Monday) was my long run day, and this is how it played out:


 

Split	Time	Moving Time	Distance	Avg Pace	Best Pace	Avg HR	Max HR	Calories
1	08:50.7	8:39	1	8:51	6:28	161	175	82
2	08:43.6	8:38	1	8:44	6:47	170	174	92
3	10:08.6	10:02	1	10:09	7:06	170	177	107
4	09:23.5	9:09	1	9:24	7:54	172	175	101
5	08:54.9	8:51	1	8:55	7:45	175	177	97
6	10:00.0	9:42	1	10:00	7:21	174	178	109
7	09:06.2	9:00	1	9:06	7:25	175	177	100
8	09:10.7	9:07	1	9:11	7:16	175	179	101
9	:02.0	--	0	7:08	7:56	178	178	0
Summary	1:14:20.0	1:13:08.0	8	9:14	6:30	172	179	789

All in all, a 9:14 pace, and I came in under 1:15 (my goal I decided on part way through the run). YAY! It was nice to get my legs back, to have them do a long distance and force myself to finish. As of late, the mental part of running is what has been hard for me so this was a nice confidence boost. Also, it was nice that the weather cooperated, as I was out running in shorts and a t-shirt :).    As the work week is about to start tomorrow, here is the plan for the week: 
Tuesday- Workout DVD Wed- Gym Thurs- Track session or negative split run  Fri- Swimming Sat- 13 miler (may modify that to 11)  Sun- Swimming with coach   Well, I hope that you have enjoyed the Easter holiday, celebrating the true reason for this season, and that your training has been more stable then my own. :)