I felt so free this morning when I started my run. My shoes felt great. I was stroller-free. I was happy starting my run. The morning still felt cool, although it was 9 o'clock. After about a mile, I turned off the wooded trail and felt the sun. I made my way toward the track slowly. I wanted to get in some 8 minute miles. Here are my quarters:
2:10 (You would think after a two mile warm-up I could have gone faster on my first quarter.)
2:00
1:56
1:56
1:52 (Another runner had just past me and I think (sub-consciously) was trying to keep up with him.)
1:56
2:00
1:55
Fatigue started to set in during the last half mile. I was super tired, but I jogged the mile and a half home. I feel good and tired. Running is calming, rewarding, and different everyday. Today's run was dedicated to my shoes. (Dedication inspired by Lybi.) |