It’s entirely my own fault. I was planning to run at 4AM today, outside, on a trail somewhere. But I woke up too late. So, I didn’t go out to run until noon. Obviously, that’s too hot (it’s around 83 right now and 90% humidity), so I went to the gym. I was supposed to run 7 miles on the treadmill.
6 was all I could muster.
It was just too dreary. I wasn’t really in my vibe, and oh yeah, here’s a training tip to avoid. When you’re moving up your mileage, don’t pick the same day to run at faster-than-race-pace speeds for distances. Duh. I burned out fairly early, and from somewhere just after 2.5 miles, I had to coerce myself to keep moving. I broke every rhythm I have. Basically, everything about the run sucked, except for the fact I pulled 6 miles out of my ass when I thought I’d do nothing.
To the plus for today? Body surfing on seven and eight foot waves at the beach while my wife and daughter sing songs on the blanket together. Swimming laps in the gym pool and stretching underwater to release the lactic acid buildup from the run. Coming home to a little silence to reflect on the ways I should’ve approached the run.
Tomorrow is yet another day, and I am injury free.
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I love your perspective at the end Chris. And I totally here you on those ‘no rhthym’ days, been there, don’t like that. Still you did do a respectable 6 and that rocks in the dedication department. :) The body surfing sounds awesome, especially with a lovely lady soundtrack!
ya, we all have THOSE days Chris. Nice job in slugging it out.
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