Weekend Training

The heat is back in Denver and it was very apparent on my runs. Ugh! Got up early on Saturday and got in 13.25 miles at a nice 7:30pace running on grass for about 7miles of the way. Then this morning got out the door a bit later in the 90+ degree heat for an easy 4.25mi.

I don't know about you, but whenever I do a workout in the heat it just makes me CRAVE food and liquid as soon as I walk in the door. My solution over the years has always been a giant fruit/veggie smoothie. Here's a shot of yesterday's:

This one included: 1 can of pineapple chunks, 1 mango, 1 orange, handful of blueberries, 1/2 cup milk, 1/2 cup cranberry grape juice, handful of spinach, 1/2 cup strawberry yogurt, lots of ice and about a 1/2 cup of water. Made about 60oz, which disappeared within minutes. yum!

So, now week 1 of 15 of training is over. Finished out with a solid 64.75 miles this week. Next week I'll be looking to stay right in the same ballpark with 66-68 miles. Here we go.