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I. Love. Track.

March 19, 2011 Posted by Sweet Tooth Runner under Uncategorized
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It is official. I love track.DSC07685

Great photo of me looking like a complete DORK. Not that you don’t see photos like that on this blog on a daily basis anyway! Winking smile Be prepared to see many more in this post…

 

So I got up, and it was SUNNY!! Sun And there were BLUE SKIES!! This is London we’re talking about, so it’s kinda rare! I was a bit disorientated…did I move to Cali in my sleep? But no…the world just loved me today. Actually, that’s a lie. I woke up to this sad sight…dsc03919

That is my fruit basket. No bananas. WHAT AM I TO DO?!?! My pre-run PB toasts with banana was not to be…but I had something even BETTER instead…. DSC07684

PB on toast with dates, and almond butter on toast with sultanas. DELISH. And lets just pretend I haven’t gone through a whole 500g pack of dates in 3 days, k? Winking smile

 

So then I put on my fave shoes- my racing flats that I hadn’t worn since the mud incident. I missed you Fire Shoes…DSC07695

And then after getting a little lost en-route and ending up taking a nice 45 min accidental stroll through a park, I hit the track!!emma running

Track run:
1 mile warm-up
6 x 400 metres at fast pace (avg pace 6.01 min/mile, best pace 5.36 min/mile) with a recovery jog lap inbetween
1 mile cool down

 

So. Much. Fun. I want to do this EVERY DAY. I’ll never get tired of it. Just as I’ll never get tired of chocolate milk…DSC07691

…or huge steaming bowls of broccoli…DSC07639

…or dark chocolate covered brazil nuts, or which I may or may not have eaten almost a whole pack of today…DSC07622

 

Track runs are definitely a new fave! Open-mouthed smile

 

Okay, so tomorrow I’ll probably do a recovery run instead of my usual Sunday hill run…but other than that it’ll be my usual Sunday thang: hill run, pancakes and church. If that isn’t a winning combo, I don’t know what is!! Smile with tongue out

 

Oh, and I have BIG plans for tomorrow’s pancakes, involving one of my main food groups…! You’ll have to wait and see! Winking smile

 

If you’re a runner, what is your favourite type of run? I read a poll in Runner’s World that said that most people prefer long, relaxed runs, but I think track runs are just so much FUN!! So maybe that beats it for me…

 

What is one thing you’ll never get bored of? I’ve already said running, so chocolate. I am WAY too predictable!!

 

What was your highlight of your day, or what are you looking forward to tomorrow? Obviously my run was the highlight, and I’m looking forward to everything tomorrow!! I love my Sundays! Smile

 

Have a great Sunday friends!!

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43 Responses to I. Love. Track.

  1. @chickrunningMarch 19, 2011 at 5:38 pm

    OMG I am so looking forward to a run tomorrow. I didn’t get to run today but I plan to get out there tomorrow and get ‘er done!
    BTW I’m your newest follower! And if you ever need a guest blogger I’m your gal. Come check out my blog. http://feetdominatingpavement.blogspot.com. Cheers!

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  2. StephanieMarch 19, 2011 at 5:42 pm

    I love the track-running photo! As for food that will never bore me…I’ve been eating oatmeal for breakfast most mornings for most of my life, so I’m gonna go with oatmeal!

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  3. LaurenMarch 19, 2011 at 5:44 pm

    It looks beautiful out there today! Glad you had a great, FAST track workout. I like long, relaxed runs, but fast runs always make me feel so good & hardcore. I’ll never get bored of oats or green monsters or chocolate because there’s just so many ways to eat them all. Or endorphins – gotta have those.

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  4. runyogarepeatMarch 19, 2011 at 5:45 pm

    It looks beautiful out there today! Glad you had a great, FAST track workout. I like long, relaxed runs, but fast runs always make me feel so good & hardcore. I'll never get bored of oats or green monsters or chocolate because there's just so many ways to eat them all. Or endorphins – gotta have those.

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  5. myveganstoryMarch 19, 2011 at 6:28 pm

    When banana's are all gone I'm usually not the happiest person to be around ;)
    I've been none to had them when there is only one left to ensure I will have one the next morning. ha.
    I've never tried brazil nuts – want to badly though.
    I'm not really a runner. I love going for jogs but I only do that 1-2 a week.
    I'll never get bored of nut butters or hot yoga. :)

    Oh and by the way, I I'm megan I just found your blog. You seem very positive and I can't wait to read more :D

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  6. myveganstoryMarch 19, 2011 at 6:31 pm

    When banana’s are all gone I’m usually not the happiest person to be around ;)

    I’ve been none to had them when there is only one left to ensure I will have one the next morning. ha.

    I’ve never tried brazil nuts – want to badly though.

    I’m not really a runner. I love going for jogs but I only do that 1-2 a week.

    I’ll never get bored of nut butters or hot yoga. :)

    Oh and by the way, I I’m megan I just found your blog. You seem very positive and I can’t wait to read more :D

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  7. OliviaMarch 19, 2011 at 6:42 pm

    ahh yay for great weather!! I’m shocked you didn’t go on one of your hilarious banana hunts!! ;) How did you take those pics of yourself running on the track? were you with some-bodddy?! haha I NEVER could get sick of choclate milk/hot chocolate especially, and broccoli!..or dark chocolate covered ANYTHING for that matter. LOVE it!! And are we perhaps talkin’ peanut butter and chocolate pancakes?!? oohh dear, those are my absolute Favvorrrittte:)

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    • SweetToothRunnerMarch 20, 2011 at 10:19 am

      Lol you know me so WELL!! I totally DID go on a nanner hunt, but it was sadly unsuccessful! :P And haha no I didn't take them myself! My dad picked me up from the track, and he took photos on the last lap on his phone:)

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  8. thisitalianfamilyMarch 19, 2011 at 7:06 pm

    YAY for all this gorgeous weather!! I actually got a tan this week! So lovin' it! :D

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  9. TaraMarch 19, 2011 at 7:27 pm

    I'm guessing your pancakes involve chocolate somehow? I guess I'll just have to wait and see!
    I love 400's! 800's suck so much compared to them. My favorite runs are either long runs or tempo runs, I'm not a big fan of track workouts. They're okaaay, the best thing about them is that you can go super fast! Obviously I never get bored of running either…
    especially considering that the best part of my day was A NEW PR!!!!! Yaaaay!!! I bet if I had road racing flats like your schnazzy ones I could've shaved some time off, but I only have spikes. I'm so excited to get my racing season started off on a good note!

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  10. Blonde PonytailMarch 19, 2011 at 9:05 pm

    Track 400m repeats are my favorite too! You are totally made for them–holy pace!! YOu (or fire shoes) are fan-freakin-tastic!

    I forget about dates–such a great source of fuel. Have a great rest of the weekend Emma!

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  11. SophieMarch 19, 2011 at 11:13 pm

    Hey Emma, the weather really was beautiful yesterday wasn’t it, shame I was stuck in the hairdressers half the day!

    Fab running there Emma! For me it is to be really long relaxing run or short and quick, anything in between seems to make me bored! Although I’m ok if I’m going point to point like running home from work, weird!

    I would never get fed up of….custard….apricot jam (the good all fruit stuff) and mushrooms I think!

    Highlight of yesterday was lunch with my dad as I don’t see him often… I’m now up at 6am to run a 16.3mile race, not sure I’m looking forward to it xx

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  12. alohaappetiteMarch 20, 2011 at 12:58 am

    Oooh. I love brazil nuts and cannot imagine how much more delicious they are with chocolate on them!

    I'll never get bored of traveling! :)

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  13. BeckyMarch 20, 2011 at 1:46 am

    I always run in the same way – I just go flat out and see how fast I can make it round! That’s my favourite type of running :D

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  14. Little BookwormMarch 20, 2011 at 3:59 am

    I'll never of chocolate I think. Highlight of today so far = my pancake breakfast. :D

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  15. britchickrunsMarch 20, 2011 at 4:45 am

    I said it on twitter and I'll say it here- you are badass! And speedy to boot – very impresssive!
    My favourite runs are long and slow – nothing like a (good) 12+miler to chill you out :)

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  16. laura@keepinghealthyMarch 20, 2011 at 4:49 am

    I’ve never ran on a track (cue scary memories of school PE lessons and being worst in the class) but that sounds awesome! I do love a good long relaxed run but speed intervals on the treadmill really fire me up! I think I could eat nut butter every single day and never get bored! Oh and you must seek out some medjool dates if you haven’t already had them, they are amazing :-)

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  17. AlisonMMarch 20, 2011 at 5:01 am

    Great session today Emma!

    I used to prefer long, relaxed runs, but I do like interval training, so I’m going to work on my speed sessions and see if I can learn to love them as much as you, haha!

    And chocolate covered brazils? Yes please!

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  18. KeriMarch 20, 2011 at 5:35 am

    Yayy so glad you enjoyed the track! I love speed workouts because there is so much that you can do with them- different types of workouts, you can do them on the track, treadmill or road etc. I love long runs too but they are all pretty similar…

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  19. pagespicerMarch 20, 2011 at 6:03 am

    Wooohooo! Glad you liked your track workout – I def. need to do more of those! Have a great weekend!

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  20. Alex (Veggin' Out)March 20, 2011 at 6:11 am

    I’ll never get bored of riding my horsey (or chocolate! ;) )
    Highlight of my day: riding my horse!! (big surprise)
    You look so happy running!! I’m glad you enjoy it! :D

    <3

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  21. movesnmunchiesMarch 20, 2011 at 6:15 am

    omg yes the weatehr was GORGEOUS yesterday- and today!! i think i prefer intervals or long runs!! actually intervals– i love sprinting then cooling down and keeping my heart rate throught the ROOOOF

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  22. ravenwaves10March 20, 2011 at 8:42 am

    The one thing I'll never get bored of is definitely peanut butter!! I haven't ran on a track in ages!

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  23. MariaMarch 20, 2011 at 8:48 am

    Oooh chocolate brazils are so good! I prefer long slow runs, partly because I do them at the weekend so I am more relaxed- my runs after work (when I would do intervals or tempo ones) are more rushed so I never enjoy them as much. Plus I am slow, so even for me going fast is not very fast, whereas if I do a long run, it actually is long. Does that make sense?
    Glad you enjoyed the track :) Love the pic!

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  24. myhighonlifeMarch 20, 2011 at 9:27 am

    Now I'm itching to dig out my old spikes and do some 800s! Track workouts are fun but I do prefer the longer ones…I feel more accomplished. =)

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  25. CourtneyMarch 20, 2011 at 10:30 am

    Yikes! I really dislike track workouts, but props to you for loving them! I'm big on long, relaxed runs :D

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  26. daisychainMarch 20, 2011 at 11:05 am

    I used to love track running. No tracks near me now and my knees are currently in too poor a state to handle anything more than walking. Bad times.

    I will never ever ever tire of cereal. My highlight of today was scoring some house of holland tights for £3!

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  27. EmmaMarch 20, 2011 at 11:12 am

    Wow! You’re fast girl! Good going! I’m gonna make some chocolate date bars in your honour :-) xx

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  28. ~Jessica~March 20, 2011 at 12:44 pm

    Long runs are my favourite, for sure. It's the mixture of zoning out during and sense of achievement afterwards that I love. And races, of course! I don't know if they're a 'type' of run but they're always something to look forward too.

    I would never get bored of the chocolate/running combo either, although I do resent running sometimes when I'm injured and watch others doing it when I can't.

    My blogger meet-up was the highlight of my day: is it a rule that all bloggers have to be supremely intelligent, kind and lovely? Because if there is I fear I may be a thorn amonst many roses!

    xxx

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  29. JennyMarch 20, 2011 at 1:32 pm

    I feel like I'm always one of the few bloggers who doesn't run lol How sad but I do love weight lifting and pushing myself harder each day at the gym ;)

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  30. EmilyMarch 20, 2011 at 2:20 pm

    I like chilled out runs where you just loose yourself in the running and completely forget about pace – I prefer runs that focus on distance but it doesn't bother me too much how long they take me (ok, that's a total lie – when I kick back into training properly, I'll get utterly obsessed with beating my previous time for a certain route!). Also you're totally not alone in demolishing 500g packs of dates in 3 days… I do it alllll the time :/

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  31. HaleyMarch 20, 2011 at 2:20 pm

    I love long tempo runs :)
    And I think it's so funny how you love broccoli so much. Do you steam it usually? Buy it fresh?
    And where do you get dates? I can't find them anywhere :/

    One thing I'll never bore of: nut butters :D I'm obsessed.. Also, running. :)

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    • SweetToothRunnerMarch 20, 2011 at 2:56 pm

      You are hardcore!! I find tempo runs TOUGH, but you do get a rockin' runner's high after:)

      Actually I just microwave my broc, being lazy! :P And you can get dates anywhere! Supermarkets, health foods stores, online, etc. You should GET SOME they are the BEST! :D

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  32. celeryandcupcakesMarch 20, 2011 at 2:28 pm

    I've never been on a track before. It looks amazing though. I think I would pretend I was in the Olympics or something. At the moment I am loving my longer runs as I'm working to increase my distance and then hopefully my speed! :D

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  33. FloMarch 20, 2011 at 3:51 pm

    BAH, I just wrote a huge comment and accidently deleted it!
    Anyway as I was saying, haha. I'm so glad you enjoyed the track :-) A few years ago, when I was training everyday, I pretty much lived down my local track! I definitely feel right at home there. I'm hoping to start training/competing with the old athletics club again – just in a totally different event – so I should be doing a lot more work outs down there come summertime! Oh and I've been meaning to say… you should TOTALLY join an athletics club!!! I reckon you would be an amazing 1500m or 3000m runner! Although, to be honest, i'm sure you'd own at anything between 800m and 10,000m :-D

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  34. mealsformilesMarch 20, 2011 at 3:55 pm

    Nice running, lady! My favorite type of run is definitely long runs – words can't describe the feeling during and after a good long run that just keeps me going for days. love :)

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  35. alissa @ njaMarch 22, 2011 at 6:10 am

    chocolate brazil nuts are the best!

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