I have never been a fast runner - My 5K PR is 31:32. My 10K PR is 1:07. My 1/2 Marathon PR is 2:32. Those were all 5 years ago when I was 45 pounds less than I am today. Plus I've never run for speed (and I don't ever really plan on it). I run because it is me time, I enjoy the way it makes me feel. Huffing and puffing doesn't make me feel good at all.
Last Tuesday I ran 3 miles around my house. I don't know if it is the rolling out of bed and running, or the slight (very slight) elevation gains of the run, but I never run very fast from my house.
And Friday I ran 4.25 miles from the town center - I don't particularly like this route because it take me on busy roads, even at 6:00 am.
I was going to run yesterday but when I woke up and it was raining and 41 degrees, I decided to skip it. I was mad at myself for not running, but last night I decided I would head out today. I decided I wanted to run the flat 3 mile course from the town center. I hadn't run that course in a while, especially without stopping.
I tend to go out to fast - I always have. But I was still feeling good the next mile and when I saw it less time than the first, I wondered if I could possibly go for negative splits. I honestly don't know if I have ever - maybe occasionally, but it is never something I work for. But I did it! The last part of the 3rd mile was mentally tough - I just wanted it to be over! But I am pretty thrilled with myself!
Do I want to do negative splits all the time? No! I also don't want to get bored running - this month (my favorite, favorite month of the whole year!) I am going to concentrate on running 5-5.5 miles for my long run and then do just 1 other run which I will alternate with the flat 3 miler and a 3 miler that has hill repeats on it. Because I want to hike on the weekends, I am going to do my 5 mile runs on Fridays.
I am just beyond excited to be back to running! Even though when I am running I keep saying "you are crazy to do another 1/2 marathon" but I am looking forward to obtaining the goals. Even though they are goals I've had before, it's been so long since I've had them, that they seem new to me.
Happy May!!!!!
Last Tuesday I ran 3 miles around my house. I don't know if it is the rolling out of bed and running, or the slight (very slight) elevation gains of the run, but I never run very fast from my house.
And Friday I ran 4.25 miles from the town center - I don't particularly like this route because it take me on busy roads, even at 6:00 am.
I was going to run yesterday but when I woke up and it was raining and 41 degrees, I decided to skip it. I was mad at myself for not running, but last night I decided I would head out today. I decided I wanted to run the flat 3 mile course from the town center. I hadn't run that course in a while, especially without stopping.
I tend to go out to fast - I always have. But I was still feeling good the next mile and when I saw it less time than the first, I wondered if I could possibly go for negative splits. I honestly don't know if I have ever - maybe occasionally, but it is never something I work for. But I did it! The last part of the 3rd mile was mentally tough - I just wanted it to be over! But I am pretty thrilled with myself!
I am just beyond excited to be back to running! Even though when I am running I keep saying "you are crazy to do another 1/2 marathon" but I am looking forward to obtaining the goals. Even though they are goals I've had before, it's been so long since I've had them, that they seem new to me.
Happy May!!!!!
Your PR’s are still faster than my PR’s...so I think you are a speed demon!!!
ReplyDeleteI miss running. I need to make time for it!!!!
Good luck with your runs
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