It is always scary when a new school year starts. I have my running schedule all worked out and then a whole new mess of activities get thrown into the mix. I am glad this week worked out so well.
Monday, I was to run 3 miles at 10:47 pace. Usually, I can beast these out quickly, but I did a work out video on Sunday and my legs were sooooo sore. After a mile the soreness eased up, but they still felt like concrete.
I had to flip my Wednesday and Thursday’s run this week, so on Wednesday I just ran a quick 2 miles.
On Thursday I did my tempo run in between class on the dreadmill. It was an ok run, I just read my limnology book the entire time. I do like completing tempo runs and speed work on the treadmill, because you cannot cheat. I ran a warm up mile, three miles at 9:41 pace, and then a cool down mile.
My Saturday long run went great. The only problem I had was starting at 9. It was pretty hot by the time I finished. I just kept going and drinking water. I also got a little sunburned. Oh well. I felt strong and that is all that matters.
I’m glad I got a solid 18 miles in this week. Makes me feel good about life. I think my knee has finally gotten stable enough for me to run without worrying about it the entire time. I cannot wait to have all of my “running” confidence back. Only time can heal the mental wounds of my injury…
What do you think?