Miles (R)

One Day at a Time

Intentionally slower than average since I put in some bursts of speed during the fartlek yesterday.  I needed a bit of recovery.  One of the things I’ve feared most about this training plan is the three days in a row of running each week.  I’ve done plenty of two days in a row, but more than anything else I have done something more along the lines of every other day, lately.  It has certainly been awhile since I’ve done three days in a row.  But come to think of it, I had more success with the running back when I would do that.  Ironically, when I’ve pushed myself, I’ve had more success.  I think the body is capable of more than I usually give it credit for.  Just because muscles are a slight bit sore on awakening does not mean I shouldn’t run that day.  Also, my problems with lethargy could be due to diet and sleep habits rather than the running.

Good run.  Heck, I will do 9:30 on the pace again tomorrow if I have to.  I am going to get in these miles!

No playlist today.  I didn’t take my mp3 player along.  It’s great some days but other times I just don’t want to bother with the hassle . . . just something extra to weigh me down and have to fumble around with when I should be focussed on my run.

-AR

See Route

4.04 miles (6.5 km) through Millbrook, Amelia Landing, and Grenelefe. Start time approximately 2:00 PM EST on 02/02/2011. Total run time 38:24. Pace 9:30. Weather Conditions: Mostly Cloudy, 56F/13C, Dew Point 38F, Humidity 51%, Winds WNW 8mph, 30.07inHg/1018.3mbar and steady.