Call Me Crazy But...

I got up at 5:30 this morning, had a cup of tea and a piece of toast. At 6:00, I hopped on a bike and rode a half an hour downtown to meet my running coach (yes, running coach) for my first speed training workout! I was more than a bit nervous. Can I tell you this? I am the only person who signed up for the group, so....I have my own private marathon trainer! Holy fabulous Batman! He really knows his stuff too. I am so psyched! I can't believe he is going to train me instead of just not offering the class. I suppose what does he care? He's doing it through the health club so he gets paid regardless of how many sign up.

The workout we did today was called a Fartlek workout (I know, where'd that name come from?), and it was hard. Basically, you start your run at a comfortable "base" pace. Then for a determined distance, or time, you kick it up to almost an uncomfortable pace. When you reach your determined time, you go back down to the base pace. The tendency is to slow the base pace when you are tired. Don't do that, you want the body to recover at the base pace, that's how you train your body to perform better, tired. Which happens in a marathon! Man I was wiped out by the end. Then, I had to bike a half an hour home! Needless to say, it's been a long day.

On the upside, Husband won't make it home until late tonight, so I get to do bedtime by myself:o I need a nap!