Sunday, December 11, 2011

Day 76 (12/11): 6 miles / 50:34

Wow - that felt amazing!

I originally set out to run 4 miles, but as I reached the 2 mile mark, I knew that I could easily add another mile to that by turning another way and I was feeling good enough to give it a shot.  When I reached the turn around point for a 5 mile run, I just couldn't do it... I kept on going straight, committing to the 6 mile route instead.  As I completed my fifth mile, I wondered if that was the smartest decision, but, I have to admit, I still felt really good.  And I was amazed at where my time was.  I knew that if I continued pushing myself, I could easily beat my previous 6 mile times.

And beat those times I did... with an average per mile pace of just under 8:26, I definitely felt good about my second day back after a little over 2 weeks off.

Of course, I'm exhausted and might be a little sore tomorrow... but I definitely feel I've earned tomorrow's scheduled day off and have no doubt I'll be ready to push myself again by Tuesday.  And since tomorrow is my birthday, even if I am a little sore, it'll just be a nice reminder of what I have to be proud of as I start another year.  I can certainly begin tomorrow feeling a sense of accomplishment.

Cleveland Marathon, here I come!

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