I'm not sure if the treadmill wasn't working properly, but I'm so jazzed by my run today! This week's goal is 35 minutes and I started the run at 5.0, which is a 12 minute mile, my usual speed. As I started out, it seemed really slow (that's why I'm thinking maybe the treadmill wasn't working properly), so I increased the speed to 5.5, which is a 10. 45 mile! I was able to run at that speed for most of my time, but increased to 5.7 for the last 10 minutes. In 35 minutes, I was able to run 3.25 miles!!!!! It was very doable! A Great Run! I'm hoping it wasn't a fluke. I really don't want it to be a fluke.
A couple of things were different today and maybe they also had an influence. I bought new running shoes and wore them for the first time. The cushioning was really great. Also, I don't always eat before I work out. This time I had a piece of cheddar cheese, a little bit of peanuts and some raisins. I think, especially when I run in the mornings, I need to eat a little something before I run, so I'll have better energy. Anyway, I'm so excited, but I'm afraid it's kinda like when you lose 5 pounds in a week and then you find out it was just water weight. I want it to be true, that I can do that type of run. I'll just have to wait and see what happens on Wednesday.
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woot woot! you're awesome! you're going to go faster than me at the half marathon!
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