Week 5 n 6

Last week was kinda intense w/ longer hill sprints and a wonderful new time of 7 Am for Saturday long runs. Long run went good. The group only focuses on time instead number of miles. At first I didn't like that at all, but now I really like. It is more relaxing knowing you have to go for a certain amount of time instead of a determined distance. The head coach says it is all about "Time on your feet" not how many miles. Gravy also read you burn more fat when you maintain a slower pace for a long amount of time. Slow is the new fast for fat.

Long intervals today and a 3k on Thurs, and I am really looking forward to running with Cari here on Sat! Bring ur gear my lady....long run around the res here we come.

This week's words of advice I heard from someone who has done Chicago before:
1. Practice stopping and starting b/c the water stations get super crowded & you will have to stop
2. Practice running without an Ipod just incase your crashes n burns mid race
3. Plan out bathroom stops as they are miles & miles apart on the course