Today's 3-mile run broke down like this. Mile 1: 10:28. Mile 2: 8:35. Mile 3: 8:14.
Not a bad break, and I'm targeting improvement on the first mile split. Tomorrow is another long run, stretching it out to 5 miles. The splits differences will be a lot smoother since I'll be careful not to move out too fast (I always get out too fast).
A friend who's a triahtlete is working with me tomorrow on my swimming technique. I need to be spending more and more time in the pool, so to maximize the effort I'm putting in, I want to be sure I'm training in the right way.
Today's run was a little more difficult than expected. My legs were feeling very tight and I will make some time after work to do some yoga to keep from knotting up. I used to look down on yoga, but after a month of daily yoga in Montreal last year, I'm a believer in the benefits. I regularly feel tightening in my Achilles; I guess one too many ankle injuries.
When I was doing yoga everyday, the pain went away. I feel lighter on my feet and certainly looked leaner. So, back to the yoga studio.
Time management is obviously very important. While training, I'm having to give up on meeting people after work, late dinners with friends, and weekend get-aways. On race day, I'll be happy I put in the full effort.
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