The legs felt better throughout the day than I would have thought after a 7 mile run. That really pleased me. Got up a bit later today and took my time getting ready to leave. I slowly walked to my starting point and did a very short stretch with me left leg. I really think that a light stretch seems to help that leg a bit.
I took off up my hill and quickly found my pace. I have started running through lights if they are green and there are no cars around whether I have a walk sign or not. A part of me does not like doing it...but the rebel in me...yeah right....thinks it is important to not have so many stops in my run. I think it will help toughen me up even more. It also helps find a groove and stay with it.
At the top of the hill I kicked up my pace a bit. I read an article in Runnersworld about Kara Goucher and some of the confidence issues she has. A lot of the things in the article kept popping up in my head...and that gave me even more determination to get better and better at doing this. The key is just not pushing too hard. But something that I think I am going to start to try is using a word that is my "on" word when the things start getting tough. Not necessarily a mantra to say the whole run...but a focal point when I am facing adversity in a run that can help me buckle down and keep moving. During my three mile run...I don't have any parts that I need it....but during my longer runs I am anxious to try it.
Last two miles felt really good again. Most of the ice is gone and so I don't need to be quite so concious about looking down. It allows me to enjoy the sights a little more. I pushed like always and reached the end of my parking lot at 28 minutes and 8 seconds. Another solid run. My legs will enjoy the off day tomorrow I am sure. I am sorry if at times I seem like I am not enjoying this....every run is enjoyable....sometimes I lose sight of that...but in my heart I know it is true....so I will attempt to be a little more positive. Getting to run as often as I do is a gift and should be treated as such. Thanks for reading!
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You gonna share your motivational "word" (or phrase) with us? That was a good Kara article in RW.
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