Today's task: 10 miles at 8:02 min/mile (marathon pace)*
Today's weather: 48 degrees, SW winds @14 mph
Today's outcome: 10 miles in 1:18:31 (7:50 min/mile)
I love my children. And my husband. More than anything. Ever. But I was really, really relieved when both kids went to school today and the mister went to work. My introverted self was needing a little time of not listening or talking to anyone at all. I dropped Camryn off at school with a maniacal grin on my face because my time had finally arrived. Cue VB's own Grammy winner, Pharrell:
Mondays are usually my interval days, but I thought it wise to switch it up and do my tempo run today instead of Wednesday. At first, it was because I am supposed to be watching my nephew on Wednesday. Since I would not subject either him or myself to 10 miles with a jogging stroller, nor did I feel the desire to complete a 10 miler before 7am, today was the day. This decision was solidified by all the talk on tv, radio, and social media about a "snow event" Tuesday into Wednesday. I can do a few miles of intervals on a treadmill...I will not do 10 miles on one.
As I embarked on my tempo run, I felt so light and free. I had my new shoes on, only two layers on top, nothing covering my head, and a bloodstream full of caffeine. The sidewalks were clear for the most part, and I could just go. I spent a lot time along Dam Neck running in the grass next to the still-icy sidewalk, but I think that was the running gods' way of telling me to quit pounding the pavement and get on some softer surfaces for a bit. The grass was the perfect consistency...it lost that frozen crunch but wasn't quite mucky mud yet. I looked at my watch about every other mile to make sure I hadn't fallen behind pace, but I could feel my pace being faster than what it needed to be and just let myself go with it. I cannot even explain how great this run felt. There was one spot around mile 8 when I spread my arms like airplane wings and when around a 90 degree turn. Freedom!!!
Wednesday's interval workout will remain a mystery until we have a better understanding of what the weather will be like...I'm assuming it'll be a treadmill run, but will the rec center even be open is the question! Exploring options, not letting it stress me out thanks to a great run today. Hope your week is off to a great start as well!
Look ma! No jacket! Or hat! Or frostbite!
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