Last night I ran with Moravian's cross-country team on Lehigh University's course.
Here's the beginning of the course with lots of people and dogs out for walks...
Ready to rock and roll on the grass!
I love that course because of the rolling hills, somewhat even terrain, and the soft, grass surface. Jokester Jesse keeps reminding me that for every day I run on grass, I can extend the number of days I can run when I get older since grass is easier on the body and joints. Haha.
After a 15 minute warm-up and drills, the bulk of the workout was 3 x 1 mile on 3:15 rest. At the end, we finished with approximately 3 x 400 repeats on a minute rest.
3 x 1 mile:
1 - 6:11
2 - 6:09
3 - 6:05
3 x ~quarter mile: {some were a little short, others longer}
1 - 1:21
2 - 1:26
3 - 1:13 {obviously the shortest of the three!}
My IT band was a tiny bit sore at the end, but I felt decent. I was a little tired on the first one, but then I got my
second wind and it carried me through the rest of the session. Afterwards, we did another 15 minute cool down and drills/stretching.
Overall, I am happy with my progress over the past few weeks. Mentally, I am ready to race in the next two months...I just hope my body feels the same way.
Later tonight...Carrie's class at the Yoga Loft of Bethlehem!! Enjoy your day!
We both agree with Jokster Jesse (my name is Comical Cassanova, btw)...grass is much better for the knees!
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