Run Updates

Activity:  Run
Type of Run: Easy
Distance: 3 mi
Actual Distance: 3.4
Temp: 37 F
Goal pace: 14:26/mile
Actual pace: 12:40/mile

This morning I realized that I did not post about my Saturday run...which was better than I thought it would be.

First I did more that the prescribed distance of 4 miles, adding a half mile. That might not seem like much, but with the hill that is toward the end of 4 miles, the additional half mile can be a little painful. Also, I started my run with the wind to my back, which means that I was running into the wind on my way home. The only good thing about the route I was on is that it descends ever so slightly which is nice...not fighting the wind AND gaining elevation little by little!

This week I decided to switch up my run days and do my first run this week today. I figure I messed myself up last week by running at different times that changing days wouldn't be a big deal. Plus it's good for my body to not expect the same thing week after week!

Ended up with 3 miles today...and then some. I had been feeling physically tired and a little mentally drained the past couple of days and I'm glad that I switched up my run days. With the extra day off, this morning wasn't all that bad. It was chilly though - I had pulled on my capris before checking the temperature and when I saw that it was below 40 degrees. I wasn't in the mood to change into my long pants. I always seem to warm up, but this morning I peeled NOTHING off during my run. So I guess I had the right combination of clothing on :)

Nothing terribly exciting happened besides the fact that around 6am the skies started to get a little light. YES! Since DST I have been waiting for the sunrise to get earlier and earlier...looks like tomorrow our sunrise will be at 6:33!!! Wahoooo!!!

Oh, ever since the Shamrock, I've been trying to do my runs with just one walk break. That has always been my big mental thing - thinking I need to stop and walk when in reality I know that I can keep running. It's amazing what you can will your body to do ;)

Anyway - I'm lovin' this running thing I've got goin' on!

My graph lines are thicker than normal...what does that MEAN? Hmmm...