No Run Yesterday

So, running yesterday did not happen.  I went out for a run, but it got cut short due to some stomach distress. Such a bummer! 

I believe I ran for about a quarter mile before having to go home. I walked for 20 minutes at lunch yesterday (I started a lunch time walking group with my Team recently), so that at least counts for something.  I think I am feeling better today, so I will run my planned 2 miles but I will also do Yoga since I didn't get that in either yesterday. 

I started this post thinking I could plan my next weeks' worth of running, but I've decided against it because I am really not sure how I will feel from the jet lag (I usually struggle!) or how my days will look while I am in Ireland.  So, I will make sure to update this Blog daily - even if it really brief - so I don't forget the work I put in while I am away. My goal is to keep my running at a similar pattern as I have been, and throw in one track workout to get my legs ready for WVJS Track Days in June.  

The track workout will be 4 - 5 x 400 with 2 minute walk recovery.  The pace is currently a mystery, so I think I will start at 1:50 for the first lap (7:20 mile pace) and then work from there. 1:50 will probably feel pretty easy, but it will be a good indication about how the rest of the workout should go.  If 1:50 feels good, then I will try to run 1:48 (7:13 pace), then 1:45 (7:00 pace), then 1:43 (6:52 pace), and then 1:40 (6:41 pace).  The purpose of the workout is to prepare my legs for running faster, so if my paces are slower than this I really won't care.  It's been a couple of months since I've done anything faster than 8:00 pace, so my legs will probably feel a little weird. 

My first mile at my 5K in Napa was 7:13, so my current goal is to be able to run a 7:00 minute mile at WVJS in June.  Mileage in March through present has been much less, so I am unsure about my fitness level.  Personally, I feel fitter than in March due to adding Yoga in to my exercise routine, but I don't know how this translates into running fitness.  I am looking forward to finding out, so I can make plans for July and August's training. :) 

Tonight, I get to make "Fun Fact" cards for my Sister's wedding.  I think I have 60 facts put together, so I will be in crunch mode for the next couple of days!