Great mid-week run

Wednesday, January 14, 2009

Distance: 5 mi. (all run!; treadmill)

So, on the treadmill, I used to always start out my run at 10 minute miles. I could typically do 3 miles at that continuous speed. Today I had 5 miles to do, so I decided to go at a slower pace. The results? I didn't stop or slow down once! I hovered between 11 and 12 minute miles. Granted, it was on a treadmill without any hills, but it sure did boost my confidence for my outdoor run tomorrow. I even started chanting a mantra that coincided with my footfalls and inhaling/exhaling patterns.

Needless to say, the run felt great. I had a huge smile on my face when I hit the 5 mile mark. I felt as if I could've kept going forever! I didn't though; 1) because increasing one's distance so rapidly can lead to greater risk of injury and 2) I had to head home to get ready for work.

I started the morning out with 2 pieces of sourdough toast with margarine and my mother-in-law's apple butter (it's the best, seriously), a banana, and half a mug of white tea. That seemed to be just right to fuel me up.

The soundtrack for today's run was exclusively Mates of State. The weird thing is, many of their songs coincided so well with my pace, that I found myself adjusting ever so slightly on the treadmill just so I could run with the beat.

Particular songs: "Help Help", "You Are Free" and "Fraud in the 80's".

Till tomorrow...