Thursday: 6.4m moderate 7:21/pace, (7:55, 7:36, 7:37, 7:15, 6:56, 6:47)
Friday: Rest
Well that was new. It was the first time I’ve ever run a sub-7 pace during a run, not just intervals or a track session–an actual run! I haven’t been this excited about running in a long time.
I was worried heading into this year with my new goals that i was plateauing and I couldn’t get a whole lot faster or better at running. But having a coach and seeing some amazing #’s beep out of the trusty Garmin is making me feel like I’m just getting started. I don’t ever want to doubt that I can or can’t do any better than where I’m at.
Ok now that the cheese fest is over, I’m heading to Chicago 🙂
The place got a rare treat and flew past downtown Chicago and over lake Michigan (which was mostly frozen). Since 9/11 they haven’t allowed planes to fly so close to the city. The clear day made it pretty cool for pictures.
A very cold Lake Michigan & Indiana to the right
To sum up my first night in Chi-Town: I’ve already indulged in pizza, hot dogs, and 3 Floyds (my favorite craft beer)
Instachicago
What are your tips for working out while on vacation!?
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02/08/2014 at 12:12 PM
Great picture! Wedding in Chicago sounds awesome, good luck with the venue hunt 🙂 Take pictures of the pizza porn for me 😉
02/08/2014 at 12:33 PM
will do, we started eating too fast for pics!
02/08/2014 at 12:52 PM
Wow – super-fast run!
I was wondering about the Instagram picture! Good luck with the venue hunt – it can be fun, well … we had fun doing it anyway. The important thing is to have fun and not stress too much. There is no such thing as perfect …
It is funny about food pics – we’ve had the same thing “oh, I meant to take a picture … nom, nom … oh well”. 🙂
As for PS, works as well as anything – I tend to do ‘Oh, and …’. Same diff.
Enjoy the trip!
02/08/2014 at 6:09 PM
“Oh,,and” is a great way to add on extra stuff. Wedding venue hunting went well today! and we by no means are looking for perfect, just something fun and different!
02/09/2014 at 9:39 AM
I’ve never been to Chicago, but it’s looks so great! Have fun!
02/09/2014 at 7:12 PM
Thanks 🙂 it’s a great city, not in february, it’s freaking cold out
02/09/2014 at 10:30 AM
I love Chicago, and I can’t wait to hear what “the place” is for you guys!! Good luck!!!!! I am continuously amazed by your pace improvements. You are ROCKING this!!!
02/09/2014 at 7:11 PM
We may have found the place, but we’re waiting to hear about available dates.. cross your fingers! And thanks–i can’t believe how my pace is improving. It’s a good training schedule and coach and a lot of motivation!
02/09/2014 at 7:33 PM
Here’s hoping the venue and dates all come together! Nothing like visualizing your wedding in a space … well, other than seeing it actually happening! 🙂
Love Chicago as well, haven’t been there in years …
02/09/2014 at 11:24 AM
Love the pics of Chicago (one of my favorite cities) but damn it looks cold there! My favorite way to work out on vacation is to play (find whatever recreational activities are available) or just walk to explore. I let my guard down a bit since I don’t travel as much as I’d like.
02/09/2014 at 7:10 PM
it’s way too cold right now! So cold i didn’t make it to the gym 😦 But i worked out hard before the weekend so i don’t feel as bad. I’ll be back to it tomorrow!