I completed my first sandwich run today. For those who don't know, a sandwich run is where you do a long run on one day and then a shorter run the next day. Usually the second day's run is about half the distance of the longer run. After yesterday's 20 miles, I felt pretty good today, but was not going to be able to do 10 miles. I ran 4 miles in 49:11. I did it outside in the 100 plus degree heat, and I felt it. Surprisingly, my legs felt pretty good during the 4 miles, and I had to hold myself back at certain points.
My 8 year-old, Kody came along for the first 2 miles today. For the first mile, we did a 5:1 run/walk ratio. For the second mile, I lowered it to a 4:1. He held up strong and didn't show any signs of duress. we finished the 2 miles in 25:34, which was a lot faster than I had intended. Kody set a personal record in both distance and time today. His previous long run was a mile, and that was around 9 months ago. Looks like we may have another runner in the family.
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Wow! Congrats on your completed sandwich run..
ReplyDeleteGood for you!!! I've been in rest mode since the Half on Saturday and I am itching to get back out there to see if I can do better than I did at the race.
ReplyDeleteGood on you for running with your boy! What a great way to bond. I love running with my son. I can't say he likes it but I hope he'll learn to love it.
Wow, terrific run! I am in awe of your drive and determination, especially in the 100 degree heat. I don't know how you can do it.
ReplyDeleteKody sounds like he did an awesome run...watch out, you will be having some stiff competition soon!
Kody is 8 and has a learning disability, so anytime we can find something that he's good at is wonderful. He has the body of a runner. He's short and thin. I shouldn't have had him go so far or run in that kind of heat. I'll definitely try to include him in more runs, especially when the weather gets cooler. You know it's hot when people get excited about 95 degrees.
ReplyDeleteYour article more than wonderful ... Good luck always
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ReplyDeleteThank you very much for your wonderful
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