I tend to have a lot to say after running a half marathon.
Race recap. Post Race indulgences.
Etc. Etc.
Now what?
Well. I’m not in the clear just yet- when it comes to training, anyway.
There’s still ZOOMA going down next month in Lake Geneva.
(Click HERE to sign up and use the promo “GLAMB1” for a discount on registration!)
No lie- I hesitated when first approached with the opportunity to be an ambassador. Mostly because I have a tendency to suffer serious burnout.
However, I currently feel awesome and am still pretty excited about a mini-destination race. And yes- crossing state borders makes this a “destination”. I don’t travel much.
My only real concern is the course itself.
Us Chicago kids are completely spoiled and I’ll be the first to admit it.
Our courses are flat. Flat. And, dependent on where the race is, even more flat.
Hence my nonexcitement after the Go! St. Louis Half in 2011. Even long gradual inclines give me something to whine about.
So….
The rest of this week is still me doing what I want- which may include a half-assed workout here or there. I only took one official day of rest, and my first run post race was Tuesday night. Nothing exciting or crazy. It was approximately two very slow miles.
Next week? That’s when we get back into the swing of things. And take on a new challenge in training.
Remember how I’m not a big fan of speed intervals? I have a feeling they’ll be a cake walk compared to the hill workouts coming my way. They’ll have to be created on the treadmill due to lack of resources in Chicago (did I not mention how flat this city is?), which makes it worse for my attention span.
But how are we supposed to grow as human beings without a little challenge here and there?
Right?
Right.
But that can wait until next week. I earned my lazy workouts this week and shall enjoy them accordingly.
Happy Thursday!
Filed under: Running Randomness Tagged: | Chicago Half Marathon 2012, half marathon training, hill intervals, interval training, rest day, running
I love that little inspirational pic…that is awesome! That’s how I felt on Monday when I decided to enjoy a run in my neighborhood due to the lovely fall like weather we were having. Um, yeah, my entire neighborhood is one long incline with a brief downhill section (it’s a circle). UGH, my hip flexors wanted to kill me after that. Good luck with your training!
Ha – the runner’s world pic is awesome. Oh, yeah – you’re pretty awesome too. Good luck with your next venture. Sounds pretty hardcore to me!
Hahaha, as someone who has yakked upon crossing the finish line I really appreciate that photo. Enjoy your lazy week! You definitely deserve it!
I love that picture.
And hills suck, I live on one, and I’m the first to admit what a bastard they are. HOWEVER, they do amazing things for the behind. Seriously, the attention my great ass gets me makes all those awful hills completely worth it. Just thinking about it makes me want to go run one right now.
After the race you had, I can understand why you’re still amped! But yes….I, too, am very afraid of hills.
You’ve definitely earned your week of lazy workouts- and hey, you already PR’d! Haha…dry heaves.
I am still so so jealous of this “getaway” race! Lake Geneva is honestly a great getaway (my family and I often went there during winter break) and I’m sure you will be much more relaxed that expected. Enjoy your relaxed week, you deserve it!
Kelly and I are going to hit up the hills a bit too. Everyone says how gorgeous the course is… then follows with how hilly it is. LOL!