Running

Back on the running bandwagon after 2 months off post-half marathon and just in time for the heat of summer. I'm not sure how I came to the conclusion that I wanted to spend more money on another 12 weeks of training and one very long 13.1 mile run around town, but I did. I think it's mostly because I wasn't as happy as I should have been with my results this past April and my attitude was poor. I'd love a do-over and I can't help but think that being finished with school will give me the opportunity (and energy) to stick with my training. Plus I found a more reasonable program and I have some confidence knowing that I DID do it once before.

So I'm going to do a little journaling to track my runs and keep myself on target. I also want to keep my overall goals in mind. Namely: increase my fitness, feel better, improve my speed, and develop a real sense of pride in my accomplishments. And of course, stay positive all along.

Training for the October half marathon begins the last week of July so until then I'm working on getting back to the 5k. Yesterday was my first run - 1.5 miles, 95 degrees (lower humidity though), after work. Remembered my iPod, forgot my watch, kept myself going slow and steady and just enjoyed being outside. It was a good run and I didn't have to do any walking (just when I got a sip of water). By the end I was tired, but not too sore today. Planning on getting back out there tomorrow for another 1.5 again without my watch - didn't miss it and kept my focus on my surroundings and how I felt instead of how many seconds I had left before I would allow myself a walk. It was a good start.