But today was the start of getting back on. Part of the week it was my own pure lazi'ness/unmotivated'ness and part of the week was due to Mother Nature going through some rough patches. Usually I don't mind running in the rain, but I draw the line at thunder and lightening. Once again these were the days I wish I had a treadmill.
But, no more excuses. I only have about 18 weeks until the Army 10 miler, and only 21 weeks until the Marine Corps Marathon....Ahhhhhh As of right now I feel very unprepared for it.
My goal for the Marathon is to run between the water stops & walk while drinking. This means I need to be able to maintain about a 9:50 pace for 2 miles repeatedly.
Today's run was, ok. The weather was perfect, I had enough water, I had breakfast, but it was still rough. I still struggle with running constantly and working through the pain. I think I need to get a few more runs in and then run with Matt. He is always a great motivator. (Yay, he is on his way home from NY).
Today's Stats:
7 miles
1 hr 26 minutes (14 minutes slow of goal pace)
12:14 avg pace
1213 calories
My knees hurt for about the first mile, but then got better. (I need to get back into taking vitamins). I was able to run the first 2 miles constant, but then it was only around a mile or less that I ran.
I have posted my goals for the week (yay, tennis lessons start this week!!!) and hopefully that will help me (and maybe Matt) to keep me motivated.
Time to check on the crab meat, trying to get dinner going before Matt comes home so we don't have to worry about it later.
Watch for more posts as this girl will be running more!
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