Thursday, October 6, 2011

Day 44 (10/5): 3 miles / 28:48

Maybe what I really needed before yesterday's post was an attitude adjustment... and a little bit of chocolate.

Okay, okay... a lot of chocolate.  But that's not really the point.

Anyway, today's run was much better than yesterday's and I'm feeling re-energized concerning my marathon goal.  I'm also thrilled that this week marks an increase in the number of running days per week from 4 to 5, so even though the distance won't change for a few more days, at least I feel like I'm doing something more than last week.

My first 2 miles were at a 10:00 mile pace and, when that got to feeling a little too easy, I went ahead and increased the pace continuously over the course of the last mile, going from 6.0 mph to 7.5 mph as I crossed my imaginary finish line.  It felt great to finish strong and I was encouraged by the fact that, after yesterday's minor meltdown, I was able to bounce back today with a better attitude.  It might have a little something to do with the second song on today's mix of my running playlist: Eye of the Tiger by Survivor.  That song gets me every damn time...

(Side note - this video just makes me laugh!  1-these guys could not look any less comfortable, 2-not impressed by the garbage bag background flapping in the wind and, 3-the lead singer looks super sweaty in those tight black leather pants.  Pure genius I tell you!)

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