Tuesday, March 13, 2012

That went better


Sunday I did a 15 mile long run that pretty felt like a slog fest.  The whole thing hurt.  May have had something to do with the HIIT workout I did Friday night that left my abs, glutes, and quads very sore.  By the time I went for my run Sunday I was having DOMS (delayed onset muscle soreness).  I knew it would probably hurt my long run and I was right.

By the time I got to 12 miles I considered calling my husband to come and get me, but I toughed it out and run/walked my way home.

So yesterday I was wondering if I should just take a rest day, but it was so nice out that I just couldn't resist running. How did it go?
(Total side note here, not sure if this skirt is the best for my body type, but I really love running in it :)

Cola could tell you how he felt about it, but he is too busy chewing on this yummy bone he found on the run.
Spring is on it's way, not only is the weather getting nicer out, look green grass is coming up!



I did pause at the turn around point and take in the view.
Then decided to run a negative split.  I had run a 9:15 average for the first 4.25 miles, which was also mostly uphill so I knew it would be easy to do.  I made it back with 8 min per mile average.  The last mile was a 7:22 which really hurt towards the end, but also felt really good :)

And here is Cola facing off with all the pregnant soon to be mommy cows.  He loves being around cows.
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32 comments:

  1. Jess A @cajunrunnerjessMarch 13, 2012 at 5:04 AM

    What a beautiful view!

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  2. Meg O @watchmegorunMarch 13, 2012 at 5:35 AM

    nice job toughing it out until the end! That skirt is too cute on you!

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  3. abbiMarch 13, 2012 at 5:56 AM

    Sounds like that run was a good one! I love that skirt - it just looks fun to run in!

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  4. MarissaMarch 13, 2012 at 6:06 AM

    what beautiful scenery to run through...my goodness, around here we only run through neighborhoods, but we do have pretty trees and ponds...

    good run, although you weren't feeling it! we all have days like that. i just can't imagine running that far, at one time. guess i'll get the motivation and get there one of these days, huh?

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  5. TarynMarch 13, 2012 at 6:39 AM

    Wow, what an intense run and amazing view.

    I love the skirt!!

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  6. Running RicigMarch 13, 2012 at 6:39 AM

    I'm so jealous of your runs with Cola! Glad you got a good redemption run in!

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  7. Tasha MalcolmMarch 13, 2012 at 7:04 AM

    Great run! I love the skirt, it is super cute on you! Is it lululemon? I bought a lululemon skirt a couple of weeks ago and it looked hideous on my thunder thighs so I had to send it back. Hate it when that happens!

    Cola is super cute too! My pups are scared of the cows. They are city chicks. Whenever we go home to my parent's farm we take them down to the barn to see the cows and the freak out. Haha.

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  8. On the Right TrackMarch 13, 2012 at 8:20 AM

    I love the skirt...think you look great in it!!! Glad to hear your run felt better...Beautiful ara you live in ;)

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  9. Rachelle QMarch 13, 2012 at 8:27 AM

    It's so beautiful outside. I can't believe you get to see that on your runs! Yay for green grass popping up! Glad you had a better run this time:)

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  10. ChristiMarch 13, 2012 at 8:50 AM

    A very beautiful run indeed!

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  11. JuliaMarch 13, 2012 at 9:21 AM

    awesome run and incredible view!!! and i think that skirt is seriously too cute! and Cola of course is adorable as well :)

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  12. fancy nancyMarch 13, 2012 at 9:44 AM

    Way to push through! I'm always so impressed by your views!

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  13. Running GirlMarch 13, 2012 at 10:36 AM

    Jealous of your nice weather. It's snowing again today, & I'm over it. Super over it. ;-)

    Nice work powering through your run.

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  14. RicoleMarch 13, 2012 at 11:06 AM

    DOMS is the WORST. I'm so freaking jealous of your weather. it is SNOWING here today and I hate hate hate it. Wow I just wrote the same thing as Running Girl!

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  15. CarolineMarch 13, 2012 at 11:51 AM

    look at you in a tank top already!!!

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  16. Marathon LarMarch 13, 2012 at 11:59 AM

    Can I ship my dog out to you for some running sessions? She has about 5 pounds to loose and would LOVE all that off leash running ;)

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  17. Rach @ Girl on the RunMarch 13, 2012 at 12:55 PM

    Nice job! It's tough when you have multiple sports going on. I feel like I'm almost always tired/sore from something-or-another

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  18. emilyMarch 13, 2012 at 1:23 PM

    I love the views on your running route! I also dig the running skirt. I'm sure most of my clothes do nothing for my body type, but I wear them anyway :)

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  19. TerzahMarch 13, 2012 at 3:28 PM

    Beautiful!! I'm so glad you're able to enjoy the weather.

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  20. XaarlinMarch 13, 2012 at 5:20 PM

    Beautiful run! And handsome cola dog ;)

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  21. UnknownMarch 13, 2012 at 6:05 PM

    I think the skirt looks cute on you and you look curvy in it!! Totally want that skirt for myself. Great job toughing through the run.

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  22. KaraMarch 13, 2012 at 7:18 PM

    I like that skirt! I love how happy Cola looks! :)

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  23. JoannaMarch 13, 2012 at 7:55 PM

    Three things:
    1) I LOVE that skirt. I want one. Once I can wear normal clothing again.
    2) You absolutely have a sub-4 hour marathon in you. No question about that. Go for it.
    3) I wore my fancy new non-slip head band today and I LOVE it! Thank you again for hosting the awesome giveaway!!

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  24. AnonymousMarch 13, 2012 at 7:55 PM

    Love runs out in the scenic areas like that! We come across a lot of free range cows and some can be aggressive. Your skirt looks cute. Keep rockin' it!

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  25. Katie @ Will Race for CarbsMarch 13, 2012 at 7:58 PM

    Yeah! Spring is coming!! And what a beautiful place you have to run!

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  26. RainaMarch 13, 2012 at 10:08 PM

    I can really see why it's called the Big Sky country! There's such beauty in being able to see for miles and miles. Great job on pushing through the DOMS.
    Ruffles are pretty!!!

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  27. SaraMarch 14, 2012 at 9:15 AM

    It is SO beautiful there!! I really wish I could run there - hopefully someday! ;) And, I think the skirt looks great on you.

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  28. Siobhan McCarthy.caMarch 14, 2012 at 5:44 PM

    What a beauty of a run!

    And that skirt looks fabulous on you!! I love running a fierce run in a trendy skirt!

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  29. ElleMarch 14, 2012 at 8:50 PM

    Nice weather! For some reason I am not getting your blog updates, starting with this one, darn!

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  30. Suz and AllanMarch 15, 2012 at 9:02 PM

    What a beautiful picture at the turn around point!

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  31. Kyria @ Travel SpotMarch 16, 2012 at 5:50 PM

    That's a beautiful view! I hate it when a long run is hard, but "shaking it out" the next day is a good idea! I am glad it was better!

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