Running-wise, though, I'm SO back!
Let me catch you up on my last couple runs. It's been a bit of a... well... some kind of week. I took a few days off, not just on the blog, but also running. I hit a wall when it came to motivation to continue my 10k journey, it just didn't seem important any more.
I sat on the couch Thursday having not run since my 5k Saturday. Definitely wasn't feeling it! Thankfully, Michael made me get off my lazy bum and get to the gym. As most of you know, Houston's had horrible weather this past week averaging in the upper 40's and rainy. My immune system isn't exactly platinum-clad, so I try not to tempt fate when it comes to pneumonia. (You're welcome, Momma.) I ended up picking up right where I was supposed to be that day with a 35 minute run. The last five minutes were killer because my legs started to get all tingly. Not enough food that day, for sure! Cool point of the run: I actually had little sweat drops on the treadmill! That sounds gross, but I hardly push myself far enough to do that, so I was pretty stoked. Distance: 3.3 miles
Now for today, that was a good run! I had plenty of "brain-food" to keep my mind occupied for the 45 minute duration of the run, all I had to do was step one foot in front of the other. I ran my first thirty minutes at a pretty easy pace, stepped it up just a bit for the next few minutes, and really pushed myself the last 3/4 mile. My legs they were a-movin'! Ended up with just over 45 mins (46:00) because I can't end on something like 4.3 miles. OCD kicks in and I just have to make it to that even number. But that got me to my longest run so far! 4.5 miles, baby! Awesomeness. Cool point of the run: watching 2 people come and go on the treadmill next to me all the while I just keep on truckin'. :)
Looking forward to Funday Sunday! Two great Bowl parties to attend, cousin and friend... nothing better than football food on a Sunday evening.
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Hey, good job! I was wondering if you might lose motivation after the 5K, but good to see you're back in the fight.
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Now that your focused again, and the valley is low and fading fast I'm praying that you will conquer this 10k as well as the 5k. Also I'm so glad that my words throughout your childhood did not fall on deaf ears and your taking care of yourself and using indoor equipment so as to keep out of the evil elements of a Texas winter week. Remember all those who know you and love you got your back, and we are here to support you through another run. Smile your sweet smile.
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