Ragnar/Eugene training plan had 15 miles listed as my step-back long run this week. Due to some (soon-to-be revealed) exciting weekend plans, I had to get it out of the way last night.
After “excessively” carb-loading all day, I headed out to one of my old favorite trails for an easy/MGP/progression run. What? That doesn’t make sense? Sure it does. Just like my outfit totally matched.
Three of my favorite pieces – “rose” Brooks Launch, purple Pro compression socks, violet Rogas – just maaaaaybe not all worn together at the same time…
Despite my questionable attire, this was an awesome run. 4.5 days post 20+ miler, debunked injury scare, and tired legs be damned. I ran the first 5 easy (slower than MGP), the next 5 at MGP, and then the last 5 progressively faster, finishing with 2 nice sub8 miles.
Booyah, #LongRunHaterz
Treating the LR like mini-runs rather than one big giant boring stupid run is going to be my secret to not committing marathon murder. Glad I finally figured that out. 5.75 training cycles later.
Anyways, the reason for Thursday night Long Run??? We’re leaving on a little road trip in a few hours.
Any guess where two former NCAA softball/baseball players from Ohio living on the west coast might be pee-pants excited to visit this time of year?
We’re loading up the car and driving out to the Phoenix area for some pre-season baseball fun! Peanuts and beer! Sweltering heat and sunscreen! Hat hair and polyester jerseys!
PEE!PANTS!EXCITED!
I’ve been way past due for a fix of home – be still, my baseball-loving Cleveland heart…
Sarah OUaL
Sarah OUaL 
Oh! Another Indians fan!!! YAY!!! I swear, sometimes I feel like the only one in California who loves the Tribe… <3 Hope you have an amazing time at Spring Training!!!
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My husband and I huge Tigers fans (please don’t hate me…) and every year we talk about a spring training road trip. Minnesota to Florida is just a teensy bit farther than Cali to Phoenix, though… We’ll make it happen one day, though. Especially since I’m sick of getting hated on whenever we watch them play the Twins!
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Have a great time!! I love spring training! LOVE IT!
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Love the mini-run breakdown concept. If I ever am uninjured enough to run a long run again I am definitely utilizing it. Hmmm…I may even utilize it on my *ahem* not-so-long runs. Have fun in AZ!
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go tribe!
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I went to spring training two weeks ago (for my beloved Dodgers though)! So much fun; you’ll have a blast! Baseball season is upon us! :)
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Sounds like fun! My husband would be jealous. Not that he’s an Indians fan but he’s been dreaming of just being able to get out and take a road trip. Note: having a baby at home doesn’t help with that.
I am amazed that you have the energy to get out and do a LR after work in the evening!
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WTF dude, you shoulda told me you were coming here!!!!!!
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FYI, Four Peaks Brewing in Tempe is excellent! Good food and brews.
Wish we could have gone this year. Have fun!
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SOOO jealous of your weekend excursion. GO TRIBE!!!
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I love baseball season! Have fun in Phoenix!
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Aw man, I would love to go to Spring Training! Lucky dog! I hope we’re good this year. I would love for play off tickets to break my bank again. Go Tribe!
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that sounds like a fun way to break up a long run! keeps it interesting! just got my pro-compression socks in the mail this week, can’t beat the 50% off deal!
ps: love your blog, it makes me laugh!
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Have fun!
And, yeah — I’m a long run hater -I get bored!
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That’s a good idea to break up long runs in to segments. Thanks! I will definitely try it out.
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Have fun at spring training!
My husband was reading this over my shoulder. His comment on your “clashy” picture – “That’s what you look like.” Pshhh, I just like to be hi-viz.
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Woooo great run girl! HAVE FUN! Looks like it’ll be a blast can’t wait to hear all about it! Have a fab baseball filled weekend :)
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Jeeaaallloooouusssss. Hope you are having so much fun. Wait, I know you are having so much fun! Just make sure you come back to Cali, k?!
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Hope they played well while you were there. I enjoyed reading your tweets. I am going to the home opener on Thursday. Practically a holiday here.
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have a blast!! ugh, i hate night running for a few reasons, my gut is always an issue because my stomach is way too sensitive and planning how to eat is always annoying and then second because i don’t like to think all day “mmmk, i have my whole long run to do later”…lol.
drive safe and let the pre-gaming begin for the person not driving…lol. :)
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Super jealous of your weekend plans! That sounds fabulous. Enjoy. :-)
And, congrats on getting over the long run hate – sounds like you are rocking them out like nobody’s business now.
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So exciting! Love that three-mini-runs in one-long-run mentality.
And I’m pretty sure you can never wear too much pink… wearing bright colors also makes long runs more fun.
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