Pressing My Luck
Despite Dr. Miracle Worker’s ban from speedwork and hills, I pushed the proverbial envelope and defied his orders yesterday. It was such a nice day–temps in the 50’s sunny, mild breeze, how could I not press the pace, even a little? I’m so far off my FIRST plan I knew just cracking the book open to see what’s on tap would depress me. So I decided on some gentle intervals. If intervals are wrong, I don’t wanna be right! I can’t tell you how great it felt to put it in a higher gear after all these weeks! I ended up with 6x400m, oh about 7:30 pace. Satisfying.
Before and After
Shelly requested pre and apres run pics. Ask and you shall receive!
My girl posse squeezed in beforehand as usual.
But afterward, nobody wanted to come near my wild, sweaty self.
Are they trying to tell me something??
40-Day Challengers!
If you boarded the ark with me last week, I’ll be checking in at the 10, 20, 30 and 40-day points to see how you’re all doing on the goal you set for yourself. Me? I’m still plugging away. WE WILL GET THERE!
Love the pictures! Is that a necklace around your neck?
Great pics.
Well, I've had a pretty good start to this week both eating wise and with workouts. Getting closer to that goal of making that wedding dress look fabulous!
Love the before & after pics! Way to push it!
Shall we call you "rebel" from now on?
saw your pic w/your girls and just had to say…so dang cute;-)
Great jon with the intervals! You look super cute before and after!
Great pictures 🙂
love the green!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1 fab headband, too 🙂
Love the pictures. Way to go on busting out some killer times! Take advantage of this awesome weather we are having, it will change by the weekend. Don't you love Chicago?
My hair always sticks up like crazy from behind my headband during and after runs too. Cute pic with the girls!
So funny, as with all my friends I only see running, I would have never been able to pick you out of a line-up without your hat and sweaty running clothes on! Ha!
Love the pics – good job on the intervals, now take it easy today – I want you in one piece and RUNNING in Boston!!!!!!!
Love your green look! Sounds like you were no worse for the wear after the run, which is great.
Hooray for intervals! I did them yesterday too and they felt great! Love the pics! 🙂
i totally would have done the exact same thing! it's just been so nice out 🙂
You look a lot better than me post run! I get a lobster red colouring!! Especially after intervals! My 40 day thing has gone to pot since we've not been at the boxing gym 🙁 quite gutted but it's out of my hands, hope everyone else is doing better than me!
Hi Marcia,
Look at those great pictures:) I love them…you have such a gorgeous smile! Awesome job on the speed workout…those 400s are hard and always kick my butt!
CUTE picture of you and the girls! And I won't tell the good ole dr. about your intervals….I totally understand 🙂 :). I'm outta computer commission for a few days so wanted to tall ya to have a great weekend! I hope you get in an excellent run!
You guys look gorgeous (before) 😉 …the after pic is hard core! Great job on the intervals Marcia!
I love your green! Great shade!
The girl are so beautiful. I'm glad they squeeze in.
Great before and after shots. But I have to say you look really good even after that super speedy work!! Running looks GOOD on you! 😉
Your girlies are so cute and I love your phiten necklace! I've been wearing mine for a few months now and so far, so good. I would have totally cheated and run intervals too. Have fun and becareful!
Wow, everyone is so beautiful! Take it easy on the intervals and yes, I know it is hard to rest.
"If intervals are wrong, I don't wanna be right!"
Hear, hear! Love it!
Cute pictures! Nice job on the intervals.
cute pics – 31 days until Boston – I'll be there with ya. Excited!
Great before and after pics. Such cute girls 🙂
Great pictures – your daughters are beautiful!
You still look great on the after shot! I'm envious!