Yesterday was pretty busy and I didn't make enough time to go running. So I was a little nervous about today's run because last time that I took two days off in a row, it was REALLY hard the next time I ran.
Today wasn't too bad though. I felt pretty in shape. It wasn't as easy as some runs I have had, but it really wasn't bad either.
First Half= 13.13.56
Second Half= 13.19.56
Total= 26.33.12
So I averaged 8:51 minute miles.
This makes me happy because it is only three seconds longer than my course best time and I didn't even have to put very much effort into it.
It's amazing. I can feel myself actually getting into shape. A few months ago, I had trouble running a mile without stopping. Now I know I can AT LEAST run 6.2 without stopping. I used to run so slow and my speed has increased very quickly. It proves to me that my body was definitely meant to be more active than I had been in the past. It feels good. I am happier, I can get a lot more done, I have a lot more motivation to do more, and it just feels good overall, even if I am a little sore sometimes.
I am pretty nervous about tomorrow- 7 miles. But, if it goes the same as my running as been going, I think I will feel alright about it when its over.
"Now if you are going to win any battle you have to do one thing. You have to make the mind run the body. Never let the body tell the mind what to do. The body will always give up. It is always tired in the morning, noon, and night. But the body is never tired if the mind is not tired."-George S. Patton, U.S. Army General, 1912 Olympian
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