Wow, it’s been a while since I’ve updated. Here goes.
Last Saturday I ran the longest run of my training so far: 14 miles. The weather was unseasonably (and unexpectedly) warm, so I had to run most of the run with my long-sleeve shirt tied around my waist (don’t worry, I had a sleeveless shirt underneath!). [...]
Archive for the ‘Speedwork’ Category
Running Update from Nina
Posted in Speedwork, training on March 12, 2009 | 2 Comments »
All in the Mind
Posted in Speedwork, training on February 20, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
I was concerned yesterday morning that a 7-mile speedwork run would be beyond my capabilities. At the same time, I was looking forward to the run.
I got to the fitness center at around quarter to seven. I’d planned to go later, but I was so eager to get started and get the run over with. [...]
Arms up or Arms down?
Posted in Speedwork on February 15, 2009 | 1 Comment »
According to the famous running coach Arthur Lydiard, “Relaxation is the key to good running. We should run the way we walk. When we walk, our body is upright with our arms loose and swinging and coming through inside your shoulders. The arms must come through straight just touching the sides of your running shorts. [...]
