I'm happy to say that the mileage in the second week was more bearable than the first week. I was able to complete the 4 mile and 5 mile runs, which felt awesome. I contribute the completion of the 5 mile run to the fact that I had my friend, Michelle, running next to me. Thanks Michelle!
As for the 3 mile run on Saturday...I was in Templeton, IA for a family reunion, but I didn't use it as an excuse not to run. Instead, I traced a route on http://www.logyourrun.com/ and set out for my 3 miles. I quickly learned how important it is to scope out your route prior to your run. After about a half mile, I came to a steep hill. Okay, not fun, but just do it and then keep going. Well, it wasn't the only hill...it was one of 3 steep hills. And I had to turn around and run those hills again to get back. Not fun. My calves were on fire and eventually my right food went numb. But I finished it, and I guess it's always good to change up your routine a little bit.
This week is going to be tough. I have 3 miles today, 5 on Thursday, 3 on Saturday, and 6 on Sunday. I recently started a second job and have to work on Thursday evening, so we'll see if I can find a way to get my run in. A friend of mine said that some mileage is better than none, so I think I'm just going to get in as much as I can in the little time I have.
Here we go week 3!
Great job!! So, does running 3 miles eventually become "easy"? I can't wait for that day!
ReplyDeleteWhen you start having to run 4 and 5 miles, 3 miles feels like piece of cake. I actually look forward to my 3 mile run days and consider them my easy days. However, some days you feel awesome running 4 miles, and the next run could be 3 miles and it feels awful. I guess that's just part of running. Keep up the good work!
ReplyDeleteThanks, you too! I'm so glad to be back at it again! Sometimes it sucks really bad, but afterwards I feel absolutely amazing. I love that feeling!
ReplyDeleteI am so glad I was able to run with you on Sunday. I look forward to running more with you. Maybe one day we could run a race together. You are truly doing great, keep up the great work!!
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