This last week has been a little slow for my training plan. I went for a run on an indoor track and ended up running only 2.5 miles. I had minimal motivation and it's a little intimidating when all the college students are literally running laps around me. I felt slow and like a complete amateur.
I looked at the calendar today. I have 6 weeks until my 2nd half marathon. Ummm....hello? 6 weeks is not very much time. I need to kick IT into gear!!
Keeping my motivation is key. I think I'm a little more nervous for 13.1 miles this time around. Before my first half, I didn't truly know what to expect. BUT....now I know what I'm getting myself into. And guess what? I'm ready and willing to do it again! :)
Today is beautiful outside. The sun is shining and it's "warm" (32 degrees). I went out for a great run with a goal of at least 5 miles. I settled for completing 4.7 and feel really good.
This is what I discovered after I finished my run today:
- Even though the college students make me feel slow, I'm getting faster. My fastest mile today was 11:22.
- I ran my fastest 5K split ever! 36:49
- I enjoy running outside way more than running in circles around the indoor track
- My average mile today was 11:55.
P.S. I think I'm going to make The Bionic Woman my new idol. When I was a kid, I used to think that Jamie Summers was so amazing! Have you seen how fast she can run??? ;)
Keep on running Denise!!! Funny you mention Jamie Summers... When I was a kid and we played games and had to pick a name for ourselves, all the girls always wanted to be Jamie Summers! :-)
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