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August 12, 2004
Oh, My Legs, My Legs!
My legs are tired. I woke up this morning, drove the boys to their respective places and laced up my new running shoes. My legs immediately felt sluggish and then the right leg started whining to the left leg and my mind had to mediate between the two. My mind told both of them to toughen up and RUN! They toughened up and I ended up running 6-7 of my 9.5 miles at 6:52-6:54 pace. Problem: I need to run 6:50 - 6:52 to break 3. The pace I sustained today for only 7 miles felt uncomfortable and hardly sustainable for 26.2 miles. I feel like I am in trouble with my training, but I will not freak out just yet.
On a positive note, the morning was simply beautiful. The midwest is currently enjoying a taste of Fall! Fall is my favorite season and I live to run in 50 degree temps.
I am planning on dragging my tired legs out the door tonight for an EASY 4-5 with B. I think a good "shake out" run, maybe followed by some strides, will revive my legs.
I hung out with my older sister, C. and twin sister, A. this afternoon. A. decided to play hookey (she is a CPA) - she is overworked and tired. C. works from home 3 days a weeks. I start my grad program in English next week...it will be interesting to see how my running survives as I inch toward the infamous all-nighter, endless conferences, teaching undergrads, writing 20 page papers. I am not certain that I am ready for things to start yet! But, as Kurt Vonegut would say, "So it goes."
Posted by bridget at August 12, 2004 05:25 PM