Today's run
Today was supposed to be a group run. But I wimped out. Lots of factors working against my willpower--15 degree temps, inches of fresh snow on the ground and more coming (can you say soaking wet feet?), sloppy roads to drive in, really early start time and not much sleep last night, etc. I know I'm a wimp, and a real hardcore runner would have done it anyway. I just decided to give myself a break.
I did, however, make it to the gym to do my run on the indoor track, and wound up with one of my better times-- 3 miles in 34:12, an 11:24 pace. This is about where I was when I did 5Ks, so I think I'm back to a decent level of shape and just need to improve from here! La la la... It feels especially good because for the last week or two I would do 2-mile runs, and feel like I couldn't run another second when I was done. The thought of doing 3 miles today was a little exhausting, but I managed it! Onwards and upwards!
I did, however, make it to the gym to do my run on the indoor track, and wound up with one of my better times-- 3 miles in 34:12, an 11:24 pace. This is about where I was when I did 5Ks, so I think I'm back to a decent level of shape and just need to improve from here! La la la... It feels especially good because for the last week or two I would do 2-mile runs, and feel like I couldn't run another second when I was done. The thought of doing 3 miles today was a little exhausting, but I managed it! Onwards and upwards!