Friday, April 3, 2009

Tired but Happy

What a week!  I'm exhausted but very happy to be home.  Yesterday when I arrived home it was cold and overcast.  I didn't want to run; I was tired and cranky.  The combination of many early mornings, combined with interrupted sleep, and long days working at the different doc's offices left me with little energy.  I figured I could skip the run since I had woken up early to workout at the hotel (weights and elliptical) but it was not an intense workout by any means.   Then I started to feel guilty that I wasn't going to make my weekly mileage and get a run done before this weekends 20.  So after 30 minutes of sulking around the house I changed into some running clothes in hopes to motivate myself.  Then that caused my husband to feel like he should do something :) so then I could not go!  He run's significantly less than I do and because of this when he gets ready to go for a run this always motivates me to get out the door.  

I had 9 miles with 7 at tempo to do.  I told myself to see how I felt and do as much as I could no pressure.  There was some intense wind but it was at my back on the way out.  On the way back it was painful but gave me a much more intense workout (and motivation to get home sooner since it was freezing!)  I'm happy to report I hit my goal pace for every mile but 1!!!  The only reason I think the 1 mile was off (and by 6 seconds average) was because I stopped for water and garmy took awhile to get back to normal pacing. 

I'm sore today after doing arm weights for the first time in weeks and my legs are tired (but good tired).  I'll be taking it easy before this training cycle's first 20 mile run tomorrow.


8 comments:

Anonymous said...

Great job getting out the door and hitting your times. Have fun with the 20!

Jess said...

Nice job getting it done! Good luck on the 20!

tfh said...

9 miles with 7 tempo is intense-- nice job! Have a great 20.

The Laminator said...

Nice job with the late run. It's always hard to get that in after a long work day. Good luck on your 20 this weekend.

maria khoury said...

good luck with your 20 miler!! how exciting.

RunToTheFinish said...

amazed at your fortitude to travel and get in the runs! good luck this weekend

J said...

Good luck with that 20 miler! I hope the weather is good for you too!!

X-Country2 said...

Way to get out there! I'm sitting her half dressed trying to find the motivation to go run. :o)