Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Two for Tuesday....Galloway meets Virtual Run

Sunday's long run was a two-fold run for me!  The first  were for Toni's virtual birthday run over at Running, Loving, Living!
Because I was going round two on trying out Galloway it wasn't the fastest I could do but I was excited to celebrate Toni's birthday with her in a fun way!  I cruised through the 3.5 in 29:45 and then went on my merry way to complete my next 12 miles.  
This second time around with Galloway I focused on the distance and staying consistent throughout the run.  The temps were so not fun around 15* without the windchill so it was steady for me.  There were a few miles I ran without the walk break but for the most part I stuck with run a mile, walk a minute.  I was not only very happy with my time (2:15:13) but I was even more excited with how I felt after.  The whole reason why I chose to try out this method was so that I wasn't toast for the rest of the day.  Having a toddler means no rest for the weary!!  Well I was tired but not really sore at all.  Almost right after the run we got in the car to go to visit my family and shop for cars!  I felt great and the next day my legs felt great too!  I kept telling my hubby that I was so excited with how good my legs felt!  I am gong to continue to use this method training for this 20 miler....if it isn't broke....!  Here is my post race/long run pic!  You can't see the icicles!

15 comments:

  1. Very nicely done! You are getting so speedy!

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  2. WOW I wish my long runs were as fast as yours! and I know this doesn't pertain to anything but I love your mirror and way to get out in the cold, I know how tough that can be!

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  3. nice job getting out there in that chilly mess!! Sunday was horrid out temp wise!!

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  4. My husband is a believer in the Galloway method. Used it to run his first Marathon in 4:24! Great run!

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  5. Great job!! The temp is nice today but winds are 25+ mph gusts. YIKES

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  6. Nice job! Glad you got out there in the cold. If I ever try to run a full marathon again I might just try the Galloway method.

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  7. Sounds like Galloway is definitely working for you! Do you find it hard to keep stopping then starting again (running I mean) - it's always something I've wondered about Galloway?

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  8. Nice job Nancy. I tried the Galloway training method but just could not get it to work for me. It sounds like your like one of the many I talked to that love that type of training. Cold weather here too! Ugh!

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  9. Way to go! Your just like us here on the prairies where it's -47C, and people don't let it stop them from getting out to run. Sounds like the training is going well. Keep it going!

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  10. Galloway is growing on me! Come on spring ....

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  11. Wow, the Galloway is really working for you! My boyfriend (in New Bedford) said it was 8 yesterday!? You are a trooper!

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  12. Excellent job! I totally wussed out on the cold last week.

    Glad Galloway's keeping your legs happy :)

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  13. 15? Brrr! Love the pink jacket. Safe AND cute!

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  14. Good job! Love the run-walk method!

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