This week was another great week in terms of weather for running – every single one of my runs, including my speed training (8×400 m) was done outside.
Here’s a look at week 7 of my Cleveland half marathon training:
Overall, here is how the week looked:
Some highlights/lowlights:
This week was the first time that I used my Garmin Fenix to help with interval training. I typically do speed work inside on a treadmill, but I opted to try it outside, since it was 50s in the morning. It was actually kind of fun to do my intervals outside – my only issue was that some of the runs were uphill and some were downhill. But I guess that is good for training in real world conditions?
Here were some of my splits:
I didn’t get in a really long run this weekend. I had a 10k race on the schedule, but since my parents were in town, I decided to take the weekend off from running. Instead, on the two days I was scheduled to not run, I did a 7 and 5 miler.
Next week is another 9 miler and then the following week I signed up for the Cleveland 10 miler! It will be my longest race since 2017!
Some questions for you:
- Do you like 10 mile races?
- Do you do speed training outside?
Note: I am a Cleveland marathon ambassador! That means I get free race entry for me, and a free race entry to giveaway. Wanna run CLE with me? Don’t forget, I have a 10% discount for you!
Today, I’m linking up with Deborah and Kim for the Weekly Run Down.
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In answer to your question, YES!! I love 10-mile runs, I just wish they were more common in my area. I try to do as much of my training outside, regardless of what kind of workout I have on the agenda. I have a few different hills that are great for hill sprints (various distances), and a span of sidewalk (2 city blocks, with no cross traffic) that is ideal for intervals/Fartleks. Thanks for joining us for the link-up!
I love the 15K/10M distance – one of my favorites. Good luck!
I do love 10 mile races and feel like they are much easier on my body recovery wise than half races. I should use my Garmin to do more speed work but so far I have not. Thanks for linking up and have a great week!
I do all my running outside as I never last on a treadmill!
I get somewhat used to the treadmill in the winter. But the moment spring is here, I lose all motivation to stay inside!
Yes running is just so much more enjoyable outside!
I wouldn’t say I love them but I do like 10 mile races. We have a few here in Chicago.
I love doing speedwork outside and always use my Garmin for them. One of the best features of that watch.
It was great!! I may forgo the treadmill more often now that I know how to do intervals on the Garmin. Have you ever done anything like a tempo run with the watch?
Your interval splits are awesome!! I love speed training outside and I think 10 mile (or 15k) races are my favourite – they push me more than a 10k but they don’t leave me completely beaten down like a Half, LOL.
Thank you! My splits were so much better outside … of course I tried to do so speed work on the treadmill this morning thinking barely get th to 9 minute miles.
I have done a lot of my intervals on the treadmill, but I do really love being able to program my Garmin for speedwork when I go outside! It’s so simple. I do use my Garmin when I’m on my treadmill too if I’m doing a time based interval. It doesn’t track the mileage properly, but it does alert me when I need to go fast or slow, so that makes it a no brainer. Gotta love that on an early morning run!