#springrunning

[cmjhawk86]

I finally got to race day yesterday and it was a tough one. I did the best I could to train for this event, a mountain road half marathon that started at 7800 feet and finished at about 4300. My training really was a typical half marathon plan, with some downhills thrown in when I could add them.

As it turns out, that was woefully inadequate for this day’s course. You just can’t emulate the elevation or even the grade of Utah mountains in Virginia, not even in the Shenandoahs.

I didn’t have a particular time goal for this, and I just decided to see what the day holds. But I also knew from training about where I should have been, which was somewhere in the 1:50s. That pacing lasted until 8 miles, when the constant downhill pounding simply overwhelmed me. First the quads started to hurt. Then the hips. Then the hamstring felt like it was about to pull. My “run” slowed to a shuffle and I bled time away with every tiny step. I staggered across the line in 2:17.

Despite the trials, I am glad I did this and I’m proud to have been able to run a half again after 7 years away. Yesterday was not my day, but I’m on my way to getting better again. That said, I think this fall, I’ll stick to a “normal” HM like Richmond or Philly. Now for some rest and recovery.

[aquaticjess]

I DID IT!!! honestly very mentally challenging as i haven’t run that fast that far in many years but i did it!! my racing plan was not achieved (start out conservative at just shy of 10 minutes per mile and negative split the rest of the way) but that’s okay. splits were 9:15, 9:35, 9:19. i ran with my friend the whole way who really kept me going and helped me push the pace at the end. and we cellied with donuts :)) 🍩

edit: just realizing now that when i went to blur out my name on my bib i made some artistic black scribbles 🤣🤦🏼‍♀️ oops!!

[notanislander]

This part of the trail is still soft with patches of ice, so my pace reflects that, but I also had some pretty good splits in between all that. #runforfun #determined #goals #runnergirl #justdoit #running #runnersofinstagram #runner #womenrunners #runningwoman #900miles #springrunning #8KinMay https://www.instagram.com/p/Bv9sjS5FFKy/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=rs4pdj9bssoq

[runninwitbean-blog]

60 degrees is a lie if the humidity is at 95% can I catch a break pls !!!

[mydailybunny]

#run #running #spring #showers #puddles #wet #sloppy #splash #bunny #myblackcloud #rabbit #bunnyrabbit #bunnylife #bunnylove #bunnyworld #bunniesofinstagram #rabbitsofinstagram #rabbitlife #dailybunny #bunniesofig #art #artist #cartoon #comic #draw #drawing #illustration #springrunning (c) My Daily Bunny

[cmjhawk86]

I’m putting the finishing touches on training for next week’s half marathon. Today the long run was just 8 miles, the first 7 of them easy and the last mile at goal pace. I’ve come a long way in this training cycle, and while I am not where I want to be yet, I am pleased with where I am. I am avoiding the temptation to pin a time goal on this race, but I’m feeling optimistic about a good outcome. 6 days until start time.

[cmjhawk86]

I've taken a week off from running since last week’s mountain half marathon. Finally, I am feeling more like my old self. But I know recovery is a process, so rather then jumping into full-speed training, I plan to spend the next two weeks in a slow gradual ramp-up back to the old routine.

I'm leaning right now towards Richmond as my fall target half (11/14/2026). If I do that, I would start training in late July. Until then, I can do a couple months of maintenance, and maybe run some short races to build up speed. It will be nice to just do what I feel like for a while before I have to lock in again. And maybe take a nice summer vacation, too.

[aquaticjess]

WHAT A RUN!!! 50 minutes, slow and easy was the plan. well, i decided to run to the lighthouse and back and that actually took me closer to an hour. this run had me a wee bit nervous, 50 minutes felt a little daunting. so much so that i did a whole flat lay last night so everything i needed would be ready to go. this actually went so well, i kept the watch on the heart rate monitor and did my best to keep the heart rate generally under 150. i succeeded until around halfway, where i think the creeping heat made it difficult to keep heart rate low. however i’m still pleased with my effort, i kept pace around 12 ish minutes and that slow plod let me comfortably run for an hour!! this run was a big confidence boost for me and honestly has me so so excited to run longer distances. really feels good to push myself!!