Note to Self
I seriously just had the worst run ever. And, really, it wasn't the worst run, but it certainly FELT like it.
I'm up to an 8 mile long run, but when I got up this morning, I realized I forgot my GPS thing at work--I can't run without it because I NEED to know my lap times. So, I decided I'd walk to work, grab the tool, and then run from there. By the time all of this happened, I didn't start my run until 11am. Outside in the full sun. On a 75 degree day. Am I stupid or what?
Lap 1: 9:23 (downhill, but I didn't realize I was running this fast!)
Lap 2: 11:33
Lap 3: 11:30
Lap 4: 12:05
Lap 5: 13:48
Lap 6: 18:21 (gave up and started walking)
Lap 7: 13:15 (but .84 miles, not 1 mile)
Lap 8: 13:51 (1.16 miles, on the treadmill at my gym)
I didn't plan my run route well enough, so I was in the sun too much, having to stop and cross streets a lot, and then running uphill for the last 2 miles. Obviously, you can see I gave up in mile 6 and then started running again in mile 7--but to my gym, so I finished the last mile and a bit on the treadmill in the gym, which was better than quitting, I suppose, but still really dumb.
Things I learned from this:
1) I can't afford to sleep in on long run days because the weather is too hot to deal with later in the day.
2) I need to map a route for long run days that enhances my chances for a successful run, not works against it (trail runs vs. city runs, shady runs vs. full sun runs).
3) I can't expect a 12 min/mile pace in my long runs. I was actually aiming for 12:30 min/miles today, but you can see I average a 13:00 m/m. If I had been aiming for a 13 m/m, I'd feel a little more successful right now.
4) I may need to find a running partner or a running group to do long runs with because I really battle my mind on the long runs and it would be helpful to have some support pushing me along.
I need to walk home now, eat, shower, and get ready to be picked up for the barbeque I'm going to this evening.
Remind me to tell you about my four part model for success:
Advocate
Believe
Call for Help
Do your Duty
I'm up to an 8 mile long run, but when I got up this morning, I realized I forgot my GPS thing at work--I can't run without it because I NEED to know my lap times. So, I decided I'd walk to work, grab the tool, and then run from there. By the time all of this happened, I didn't start my run until 11am. Outside in the full sun. On a 75 degree day. Am I stupid or what?
Lap 1: 9:23 (downhill, but I didn't realize I was running this fast!)
Lap 2: 11:33
Lap 3: 11:30
Lap 4: 12:05
Lap 5: 13:48
Lap 6: 18:21 (gave up and started walking)
Lap 7: 13:15 (but .84 miles, not 1 mile)
Lap 8: 13:51 (1.16 miles, on the treadmill at my gym)
I didn't plan my run route well enough, so I was in the sun too much, having to stop and cross streets a lot, and then running uphill for the last 2 miles. Obviously, you can see I gave up in mile 6 and then started running again in mile 7--but to my gym, so I finished the last mile and a bit on the treadmill in the gym, which was better than quitting, I suppose, but still really dumb.
Things I learned from this:
1) I can't afford to sleep in on long run days because the weather is too hot to deal with later in the day.
2) I need to map a route for long run days that enhances my chances for a successful run, not works against it (trail runs vs. city runs, shady runs vs. full sun runs).
3) I can't expect a 12 min/mile pace in my long runs. I was actually aiming for 12:30 min/miles today, but you can see I average a 13:00 m/m. If I had been aiming for a 13 m/m, I'd feel a little more successful right now.
4) I may need to find a running partner or a running group to do long runs with because I really battle my mind on the long runs and it would be helpful to have some support pushing me along.
I need to walk home now, eat, shower, and get ready to be picked up for the barbeque I'm going to this evening.
Remind me to tell you about my four part model for success:
Advocate
Believe
Call for Help
Do your Duty
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