I’ve decided, I don’t really like running in Stamford.
This is problematic for me, mostly because, I hate the treadmill. Seriously, loathe my weekly speed workouts. LOATHE THEM!
But I’ve done two outdoor runs in Stamford since we moved here, and I’ve gotta say, they’ve both kicked my butt pretty hard. So I guess, we’ll call it love/hate.
You see, I’m from Vermont. We call Connecticut full of “flatlanders” because it’s not nearly as mountainous as Vermont, and honestly, THANK JEBUS FOR THAT.
So tonight, I had a 3 miler on the agenda. I had hoped to get out before it started snowing, but unfortunately, it was just starting as I headed down the hill.
My route – 3.64 miles.
Stats: 3.64 miles 42:50: 11:45/mile
Not too shabby. A bit hillier than expected – the hill that starts at Mile 3 is a douzy. It’s the end of every run – when I run from the gym and when I’m coming home. It sucks. A lot. There was a gradual incline at .5 miles-1.0 miles, and at 1.5 then right after mile 2 coming around that residential loop. My legs are feelin’ it. I’ll have to have my trainer go easy on the legs tomorrow, I always get a bit excited to see what he has in store for me. Though those damned dips for your triceps kill me every.time.
Am excited to be running under 12 minute miles, the hills killed my pace, but I am confident that I can run closer to a 10:00-11:00/mile especially on my shorter races coming up. Speaking of races! I registered for the NYC Race for Haiti, the NYC 8000m run (3.14.10), and of course I’m registered for the NYC Women’s Half in April. Meaning, had I run that damned 5 miler that I was too sick to run in 20 degree weather, I would be totally up to run a race every month this year. I think I can still get away with it, if I double up. 12 races this year? Bring it on!
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Reading about you training in the snow and cold in Connecticut makes me feel like I need to be making more of an effort here in the South.
In all honesty, it’s been YEARS since I’ve run, but I really want to get back into it. And I really want to compete in a race or two this year. So reading these posts about your training is inspiring and a good, ‘hey, she’s doing it. Why aren’t you?’ push I need. So thank you!