Showing posts with label Long run. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Long run. Show all posts

Tuesday, March 4, 2025

Monday: The Long Run Struggle and the Power of Recovery 🏃‍♂️💪

 Mondays are always long run days for me. After a fun weekend away, I started the day already feeling exhausted. The day started off busy, with a delivery of materials for our house renovation 🚚. Then a morning of wallpaper stripping 🧽, followed by a well-needed lunch 🍽️.

         

Despite my fatigue, I laced up my shoes and set off for my afternoon run 👟. The sun was shining 🌞, and the weather was perfect for a long, steady pace run. But as the miles ticked by, I couldn’t ignore the lack of energy in my legs and the heaviness in my body. I knew something was off.

By 4pm, my Garmin did what it does best: it gave me a reality check ⏱️. My body battery was a 5%! The message was clear - today wasn't about pushing harder; it was time to embrace recovery 🛀.

Progress isn’t just about the grind—it’s about knowing when to rest, recharge, and listen to our bodies 💡. For me, Monday turned into a reminder that recovery is just as important as the run itself. Time to focus on restoration and ready myself for the next challenge 💯.

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Monday, February 17, 2025

Today was a great day!

Monday is long run day for me, and I managed to cover 8 miles—well, it was more of a walk/run. I alternated between running for 3 minutes and walking for 2. The final stretch took me through the woods, where the paths were a bit tricky; at times, I felt like I was prancing about like a show pony! However, I enjoy the change of scenery, as pounding the pavements can get a bit dull.

          

During the running segments, I averaged 11:19 per mile. My running coach has advised me to aim for an average run pace of between 11.30-12.00 min/miles, so I’m pleased with that result. Last week was a recovery week, which I think really helped refresh me. My heart rate was manageable, but I did find myself in Zone 4 for 26% of the time, with a maximum heart rate of 164 bpm. There’s definitely room for improvement, but overall, I’m satisfied with my run today! 🏃‍♂️✨ 

           

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