Okay, okay, I take it all back!
Today, I had a great run! In fact, I feel so good that I don't even care how Friday goes at the actual 5k. After today, I feel like I can say I accomplished my goal.
So tonight I decided that I'd go run the route I mapped out that's 3.1 miles. My knee was feeling much better today and I thought, just go and run for as long as you can. If you have to walk, then walk. Don't kill yourself. I stopped twice to get a drink of water from a bubbler that's outside of some public building and I walked up one small hill going into an intersection. Otherwise, I ran the full 3.1 miles!! I feel so great. I had to stop by myself from pumping my arms above my head when I finished because there was a family near by having a picnic.
Maybe I just am better at running alone with my music on. I don't know. Was I pushing myself too hard last Friday trying to set my pace against Rob's? Or was it Friday and I was tired? Same thing on Monday?
I don't know. Maybe I won't even be able to do it again. But I DID IT!!!
I definitely feel like the 8-9 weeks of training has paid off today. And you know what, on Friday I'm going to focus on having a good time and not stress about making sure I run the whole time.
Good for you Carolyn...I've been running for years and I can tell you, some days you feel like a rock star and other days you have heavy legs and I can't even finish 2miles. Any running is better than no running. Friday will be a blast. Don't worry about keeping up with anyone's pace, but your own. You'll do awesome!
ReplyDeleteI am so proud of you!
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