I ran on Saturday with my heart monitor. It was an easier course than last week's 14 miler, so I decided to decrease my intensity. Things went very well. I actually ran 30 seconds per mile faster.
I did not worry about pace only heart rate. What a pleasant surprise to discover that with the lower intensity, I was able to go faster.
For the past few days, I have been joyfully remembering former students like Sam Potts, Julianna Laseter, and Matthew Dean who were attending Georgia All State Chorus!!
AND Steven Hopper who presented an outstanding Senior Recital at Truett McConnell College in Cleveland Georgia last Thursday evening.
AND Josh Holley whose performance I enjoyed a few weeks ago at the Savannah Theater production of the "Savannah Tenors".
AND Unita Harris, who is thriving as a music major at Reinhardt University in Waleska, Georgia.
Of course, there are others, but these have all been an inspiration to me in recent months.
It is such a blessing to live the life of a music teacher and have the tremendous privilige of being surrounded by so many talented people.
My 3 miler today was run before the storm. It was a joyful experience of high intensity speed work and rest. No heart monitor involved today. Just me and my Garmin!!
I carbo loaded AFTER the run!!
Monday, February 28, 2011
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Great Chorus Rehearsal and a Very Good 8 Miler!!
My schedule says that I'm supposed to run for an hour today, but I decided to run tomorrow's 8 miler today and run the hour tomorrow.
Ficquett chorus rehearsal was very good. So I felt highly motivated to put in a strong eight miles today.
My plan was to stay as close to 11:30 per mile. I started out at a good pace, completing my first mile at 11:07. I could have gone out a bit faster, but I needed to reign in my pace, so I could have a well paced 8 miler.
Picket bridge road was challenging as usual because of the gravel, hills and dirt. I like to run it though because it shows me how much I have improved and the hills add balance to my workout.
As I ran today, I thought about how much I have been blessed for the past six years. Working at Ficquett has been fun and I have loved watching so many children improve as singers and musicians. I am blessed to have a chorus that is able to sing two parts because they are willing to work together and listen.
Working with Orff has taught them that and it has forced us all to work as a team not only in rehearsals, but also in class.
Next year my mission will be to fulfill these high standards with my new school. I will be starting over, but my life experiences have taught me that WHEREVER I AM, WE WILL SUCCEED.
Ficquett chorus rehearsal was very good. So I felt highly motivated to put in a strong eight miles today.
My plan was to stay as close to 11:30 per mile. I started out at a good pace, completing my first mile at 11:07. I could have gone out a bit faster, but I needed to reign in my pace, so I could have a well paced 8 miler.
Picket bridge road was challenging as usual because of the gravel, hills and dirt. I like to run it though because it shows me how much I have improved and the hills add balance to my workout.
As I ran today, I thought about how much I have been blessed for the past six years. Working at Ficquett has been fun and I have loved watching so many children improve as singers and musicians. I am blessed to have a chorus that is able to sing two parts because they are willing to work together and listen.
Working with Orff has taught them that and it has forced us all to work as a team not only in rehearsals, but also in class.
Next year my mission will be to fulfill these high standards with my new school. I will be starting over, but my life experiences have taught me that WHEREVER I AM, WE WILL SUCCEED.
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