Today, I finally broke my 10 minute/mile pace. Yes, I could run a quarter mile in 2 minutes so technically, that is less than 10 m/mi but for any distance longer than a mile, I always stop to catch a breath and walk or just slow down to whatever slower than a jog is called and so my pace is usually over 10 minutes.
Cut to today. It's chilly. 43 degrees. And windy. But when I run, I get hot so I usually wear as little as I can to run. So the temperature is not really a deterrent yet. But the longer it took me to get outside, the more I was considering not running today. But the Runner's World Big Book of Marathon Training is on my nightstand and I can't help but be motivated.
And then I talked to Paul who, although he is not training yet, is good at motivating me. I was telling him of some pictures I saw on Facebook of a 5K run/walk in Jamaica and the thing that stood out was that none of the people in the crowds seemed to be fat. And then I realized I couldn't really talk about running without wanting to go running.
So the decision was made. I would run today. I would just do a short run because I ran yesterday and I don't want to push too hard.
So at 9:34 AM, I cued up my Nike Fitness Watch and my Runkeeper app and just started running. I ran 1.8 miles. I had to stop a couple times for traffic lights and, yes, I stopped to catch a breath because it's cold and my breathing patterns need some attention, but I ran.
And when I was done, I was energized, filled with positive thoughts and ready for my day.
And then, I realized that a goal I had set for myself had been accomplished without me even planning it.
That's what happens sometimes.
Sometimes, when you're not paying attention, good things happen, goals are met and dreams come true. And you just have to celebrate the moment and then make new goals so you're always striving for something.
So my next goal is to keep that pace for 3 miles.
3 miles in under 30 minutes.
But today, today, I celebrate!
Cut to today. It's chilly. 43 degrees. And windy. But when I run, I get hot so I usually wear as little as I can to run. So the temperature is not really a deterrent yet. But the longer it took me to get outside, the more I was considering not running today. But the Runner's World Big Book of Marathon Training is on my nightstand and I can't help but be motivated.
And then I talked to Paul who, although he is not training yet, is good at motivating me. I was telling him of some pictures I saw on Facebook of a 5K run/walk in Jamaica and the thing that stood out was that none of the people in the crowds seemed to be fat. And then I realized I couldn't really talk about running without wanting to go running.
So the decision was made. I would run today. I would just do a short run because I ran yesterday and I don't want to push too hard.
So at 9:34 AM, I cued up my Nike Fitness Watch and my Runkeeper app and just started running. I ran 1.8 miles. I had to stop a couple times for traffic lights and, yes, I stopped to catch a breath because it's cold and my breathing patterns need some attention, but I ran.
And when I was done, I was energized, filled with positive thoughts and ready for my day.
And then, I realized that a goal I had set for myself had been accomplished without me even planning it.
That's what happens sometimes.
Sometimes, when you're not paying attention, good things happen, goals are met and dreams come true. And you just have to celebrate the moment and then make new goals so you're always striving for something.
So my next goal is to keep that pace for 3 miles.
3 miles in under 30 minutes.
But today, today, I celebrate!
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