It seems people like reading about me being dirty my mud run recaps. After reading my Pretty Muddy recap, Dirty Girl Mud Run approached me and a few other Tampa Bay Bloggers to race and review how Dirty Girl does a mud run.
Of course, I jumped on the chance to do it and the TBB girls and I already picked our team name: Mud Bloggin’. But, I have to admit. I’m a little nervous about this one. I know. I know. I said that about the last one, however, I’m not scared of the mud, you see. That ain’t nothing. (Spoken like a Dirty Girl gone pro-mud runner.) I’m nervous about my heels and my reoccurring plantar fasciitis flare-ups.
Dirty Girl Mud Run happens in Tampa on February 9th. That’s less than a month after the Disney Marathon and a week after the Best Damn Race 10K. It also happens to be two weeks before my second marathon in Ft. Lauderdale.
Now you see why I’m nervous. That’s a heavy race load in one month. The upside: The money I saved on registering for this race can be used to buy a new pair of shoes just for mud runs (because the girlie mud runs seem to be my thing).
And there’s another bonus to choosing to do a Dirty Girl Mud Run. Much like Pretty Muddy, I can choose not to do certain obstacles. I can give my plantar fasciitis feet a pass. And that my friends, is how Run DMT plans to be a Dirty Girl.
If you want to join me in the Dirty Girl Mud Run, all Run DMT readers that register will receive 20% off with the code FLBLOGGUEST. This code also works for the Jacksonville and Miami events too.
Anyone who registers for the Miami, Jacksonville or Tampa Dirty Girl Mud Run between Dec. 5th and Dec. 24th 11:59pm will automatically be entered to win a gym membership of her choice valued up to $500.
Speaking of obstacles, my running partners, Chrissy and Daffodil, prepared a good one for me this weekend. During our 18 mile run, we took a shortcut to the trail, a worn path parted through shrubs with a slight incline. I felt like Alice following the White Rabbit as we slipped through the rabbit hole trying not to break an ankle. It’s all part of my mud run training.
For this week’s 18, we ran through Chrissy’s neighborhood and on the trail and it was a welcomed change. After we finished Chrissy, had a fabulous runner’s tailgate for us. Apparently, I’ve set the standard.
These 18 miles were much better than the last and I shaved 9 minutes off my last 18 miler. Plus, I felt great! We kept a nice steady pace around 10:15-10:30, walked occasionally and my heels didn’t bother me one bit. Isn’t that awesome?!
Sun, 12/2
18.1 miles
Time 3:21: 22
Ave Pace 11:07
Max Pace 8:30
Last week was a perfect running week for me and I believe there are two reasons for the lack of pain. Every time I ran, I wore the Feetures! PF sleeves which I still LOVE. Last week, I also ran A LOT. I ran all the miles necessary to meet hit a comfortable, no strain 18 miles. For me, the key is to run 4-5 times a week and my mid-week should be half the distance of my long run.
My feet are all better and now my Garmin is giving me grief. Some is wrong with the charging base and it doesn’t always charge properly. I swear I did ten miles on Wednesday, but my Garmin died around 5.2 miles. I just doubled the total.
Wed, 11/28
10 miles
Time 1:39:18
(Garmin died at 5.2 – 54:59)
Ave Pace 10:34
Max Pace 8:41
Thurs, 11/29
5 miles
Time 49:51
Ave Pace 9:58
Max Pace 8:20
On my rest days (Friday and Saturday), I finished off the #Thanks4Planks challenge and on December 1, we unwrapped a new challenge: #fitgift. Basically, you do something every day during December. You can read more about it and join the December fitness challenge here.
Today is Track Tuesday which means speedwork. Here’s how my sprints unfolded today.
1 mile
9:55
Lap 1 – 0.25
Time 1:48
Ave Pace 7:15
Lap 2 – 0.25
Time 1:54.48
Ave Pace 7:39
Lap 3 – 0.25
Time 1:54.15
Ave Pace 7:34
Lap 4 – 0.25
Time 1:56.95
Ave Pace 7:46
1.1 mile
Time 10:34
Ave Pace 9:37
The rest of the week will be light running week as I have the Holiday Half on Sunday. Friday and Saturday will be rest days, but I’ll do something to keep up with #fitgift challenge.
What’s you running plans for the week? Got some sprints to share? What other work-outs are you doing?
I am excited to announce a new Track Tuesday co-host! Meghan of runMeganrun will be joining me on the track for weekly speedwork. The “rules” are still the same, so link up and play along with us.
To join our Track Tuesday linky party, do your speed work (at least 4 quarter mile sprints) on Tuesday or any day you that works best for you, blog about your times and remember to add our cool Track Tuesday button to your post. Then, link up your post at either runMeganrun or Run DMT to share Track Tuesday Speed Work Sessions. To show support for our other virtual running partners on the Track Tuesday Team, be sure to visit the other blogs listed in the linky party. Give them a virtual high-five and leave some comment love too.
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I’m interested in seeing what you think of Dirty Girl! Sounds fun!
Girlies mud runs are become my thing. Thanks for opening that door for me! 🙂 xox
you said “feeling like Alice” and at first I thought you meant you felt FAST like my DAUGHTER Alice. 🙂 but your photos do totally look like going down the rabbit hole. Cool!
Track Tuesday is such a fun idea!! You really do make me wanna be a “dirty girl!” hahaha! I wish I was closer to the area!! I’ll be praying for your PF. My mom suffers from the same condition! Have a super day!! Spa <3
Hooray for Track Tuesday! I am so excited about this still — though it may be a Track Wednesday for me this week. Fuhhh.
I am super jealous about your Dirty Girl experience – would love to be able to do one of those. I did Warrior Dash in May, but I think one of the girly ones sounds super fun! Maybe I’ll approach them too… 🙂
You are my HERO. I know I’ve said it before, but it’s worth saying again. And again. And again. 🙂 That is a heavy race load, woman! But I have every confidence that you’re going to rock them all! 🙂
WoW, You sure know how to pack in so me races. 🙂 This week I am purposefully running slower than normal and attempting to run more miles. 🙂
Hey you! I’m signing up for this with some colleagues for work and was looking for a coupon when you popped up! Woot! I’m excited about it plus it’s such a great cause!
Yes, it is such a great cause too and one that hits home. Join our Mud Bloggin’ team!
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