Run Lola Run

Interestingly, my blogging has fallen off with my use of the treadmill. Of course, it also coincides with the beginning of the semester, so perhaps that’s really the reason. Physiology is very interesting, but also very difficult. It requires a lot of time, maybe even more than anatomy? Anyway, still running (on the treadmill) and studying hard. I’m hoping to do my 8 mile long run outside tomorrow (which reminds me: figure out route!).

I did a fun speed workout on Wednesday, on the treadmill, that I found on Runners World. It’s called the “Fast and Faster” workout. After a ten minute warm-up, you alternate 3 minutes at a tempo pace (for me, 9:30), and 3 minutes at a 5K pace (for me, 9:00). You’re supposed to do this 3-5 times. I did it 6, because a good Weezer song came on. ☺ But it was a great workout. Friday, I did a tempo run of 5 miles. I started with a 1 mile warm-up, then ran 3 miles at 9:30, then a one mile cool-down. It was fun. I am really liking the treadmill, which is good because of brief warm-up is not supposed to last.

I ran on Wednesday and Friday this week, because I went to see “Spirit of the Marathon” on Thursday night. This movie was absolutely incredible. Even if you aren’t a runner, you should see this movie. (You’ll probably want to be a runner after you see it!) The thing that I enjoyed the most about the movie, though, was Deena Kastor. I found her to be absolutely engaging on-screen, whether she was running, lifting weights or just chatting with the filmmaker. She was so humble and so normal and so down-to-earth. And you could see in her face how much she loves running marathons. She was so inspiring and amazing. I know I sound cliché, but I can’t think of the words to describe her. She is my new hero.

posted by Lola @ 4:42 PM