Saturday workouts...

Well day #1 of the Borgess Run camp as a tool towards a Half Marathon in April, and ultiamtely the Half Ironman Triathlon in August.

I signed for the group that ran a 9-10 min/mile. I truly thought that was what my pace was. But when I arrived to find the other people in my group, I definately felt out of place. Many of them have done multiple Half Mary's and some even multiple marathons. I felt like I was in the Major leagues when I should have been in the Pee Wee league. But I was too scared to back out and go to a slower group. I guess it was my ego getting in the way.

Well we (the pros of the group) decided on a 9.5 min/mile for I think 6 miles. I knew I was in the wrong group, but once again still too proud to back out, and admit defeat.

Well we set off, and I hung for the first mile on a 9.5 min/mile, but knew I couldnt go 5 more miles at this pace. Luckily 2 others decided the same thing and we slowed down to a 10 min/mile, and agreed on doing 4 miles. Our reasoning was "Lets not kill ourselves on the first day".

So we ended up doing 4 miles in 39' 25", and at our comfortable pace. We talked about moving to a slower group, but decided to use the challenge of the elite in our group to push us, and then doing what we feel is comfortable for us.

Come on lets hear how your Saturday is going.

Curt

Hey Curt!  Awesome job!  You are really inspiring ... keep up the great work!

I'm heading out to the gym right now ... I will do 45 minutes of weights in the weight room.  Then I will go to a 1 hour class called Group Active which is a combination of step aerobics, weight training, and balance and flexibility. 

Deanna  :)

Hi everyone!!
Got my 4 mile run out of the way early!! 

2 mile run this morning, I want to participate in the 5k here next month, yippee!!!!

Amy

Curt,  this camp sounds like a great opportunity to make some amazing leaps in your running pace this year.  Just don't let ego get in the way of listening to those warning signs that you're pushing too hard.


I guess I'm a winter wimp this year.  Last year, it didn't matter what the temperature or conditions, I was outside embracing the elements.  This year, since I have the gym membership, if it's frigid I'm inside.  So, on the 10-degree morning, I was nice and toasty doing a 1-hour spin class and a 5-mile run on the treadmill.

Cassie