Running Reflection: May 26th - June 1st

This was a week of getting back into the groove! While I've been battling a chest cold, I've still managed to make it out for most of my runs and hit the distance I hadn't been able to work on as much last week. Thank goodness.

That beautiful golden orb in the sky sure hasn't hurt my chances of getting out there and soaking it in.

Here's how my week of training went:

• Monday: Lazy day. Was feeling too sick for a run, went for a walk instead.
• Tuesday: 65 minutes Hatha yoga.
• Wednesday: Ladies Night with Oiselle at Everyday Athlete! 3.28 miles / 8:47 pace

• Thursday: 4.02 miles / 8:23 pace. This was my ENERGYbits trial run! For a chance to win a free sample of ENERGYbits, check out my giveaway.
• Friday: Walk after family dinner.
• Saturday: Group run with Eastside Runners. Somehow I always end up being one of few who choose the longest route, and none of the other distance runners run at my pace, so I tend to run on my own and meet everyone for breakfast. This is especially amusing when I'm lost and need to check a map every five seconds. 9.42 miles / 8:44 pace

Luckily I was able to check my map on Nike+ and compare as I ran. PHEW!

• Sunday: Hike up Little Si with my dad. 4.8 miles of wilderness.

After our hike, we stopped by one of my dad's friends' houses to check out their grumble of pugs.

Total Distance: 16.72 miles

Average Pace: 8:40 per mile


Last Week's Goals:

1. Yoga. (YEP!)
2. Try to hit 10 miles next Saturday. (Close. There wasn't a 10 mile route, and I was pretty much done at 9.4 anyway.)
3. Go on a hike! (YES!)

Goals for Upcoming Week:

1. Monday/Tuesday: Focus on preparing for Tuesday's end of the year event. I'm not going to worry about getting my workouts in until Wednesday.
2. Wednesday: 5 miles. Thursday: yoga and/or 3-4 miles. Sunday: 10-12 miles.
3. Go on a hike!

Do you run with a group? If so, do you tend to find "running mates" who match your distance desires & pace? If you could describe your perfect run buddy, what would they be like?