Week One-Long Run
Today marks the official first day of training for this year's Grandma's Marathon (June 16, Duluth), which will be my second ever. Last year I finished in 5 hours and 2 minutes (11:30 min./mile). My goal had been 4-1/2 hours, but it was really hot and humid, so I sacrificed a bit of time to ensure that I finished. This year my goal is to run 10 min./mile or faster and finish under 4-1/2 hours.
I registered a few weeks ago, somewhat late, and had been worrying whether I would get in. Then my friend Eric reminded me that even though I haven't received my confirmation card yet, I should check and see if my entry fee check was deposited. So I went online and saw that it was--- so I'm in!
Today's run was nice, 6 miles. The wind was from the northwest, so my loop around Lake Harriet was nearly perfect in that I ran into the wind first, and had it at my back on the return trip. It was also sunny, which always helps in psychologically dealing with the cold.
Run stats:
- 6.03 mi.
- 54 min. 12 sec.
- 8:59 min./mi.
- 748 calories
- 156 avg. heart rate