I was supposed to run 7 miles today but had sore ankles from Sunday's 7 miler morning run and then 3 mile hike up to a lighthouse pushing my 5 and 3 year old! Then Monday I ran my 6 miles easy pace. Well this morning I only had time to do 5 but boy was it an awesome 5! A new training PR, 45mins! I started out my warm-up at a 10 pace then went to a 9:30 after a half mile, then hit it to a 8:50-9:05 for the next 2.5 miles then increased paced again to a 8-8:30 and finished at a 7:30pace. I couldn't believe it. Nothing bothered me on the run! My legs (and ankles) were tip top shape. :) It sounds corny, but sometimes I have to think about my goal and imagine me "in the moment" for the run I want to do. Well, it works! Typical woman, I get all emotional and it drives me to push harder when I'm running.
It was a good training day!
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Thats awesome Jennifer. WTG. I love it when you wake up in the morning and think the day is going to pan out one way and it does the exact opposite - for the better of course. I am so happy that your legs feel great.
ReplyDeleteGreat job on the run! Wandered in through DailyMile. Isn't it amazing when you watch your hard work pay off? I totally understand imagining yourself in the moment...I do it too. Good luck on Boston and enjoy your training.
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