Friday was a rest and "re-load" day. I was so tired after work Friday. I went home and crashed. Cory and I didn't do anything but lounge Friday night. It was fantastic.
Yesterday I struggled through my run. I started off feeling strong, but I think I started too fast, and my energy quickly dwindled. I also got a really bad sideache about 2 miles in, and had to stop and walk for a minute or two until it subsided. I was scheduled to only do 3 miles, but I did about 4. I think part of my struggle was my attitude. I was cranky, and tired, and couldn't seem to think about anything but getting the damn run over with! It was also raining, which actually felt great once I got moving, though my feet were a little uncomfortable by the end. They got pretty wet and cold.
Today I met up with my friend Kerry for lunch before my 6 mile run. It was so great to catch up with her. We ate at a new soup and sandwich place on Greenlake. It was good food and good company, and put me in a great mood before the run. I did 2 laps around the outer Greenlake path. I lost my gloves somewhere along the way, so by the end of the run my hands were numb. It took me a good hour to feel warm again and for my hands to function normally. I need to find a good place to stash my gloves while I'm running when I get a little overheated. Man, I can't wait for those warm spring nights again!
I felt great through my run--much better than yesterday. I skipped out on stretching afterwards, so I need to go home and do that (I'm at work getting a few things ready before the holiday. I'm wasting time while the time clocks are downloading), otherwise I'm afraid I'll be hurting in the morning. It was too cold to stretch outside! (What can I say, I'm a wuss!) My knees were also a tad sore an hour ago, but now I hardly notice any soreness.
This week's runs alternate between 3 and 4 miles. Next Sunday's run is just a 3 miler. Next week is another taper week, then the following week my long run will increase to 7 miles. My first 10 mile run will be here sooner than a blink of an eye!
Cory is going to help me with water and energy "stops" once I start getting above the 7 mile run. I am looking at different options for carrying water, too. I think I'm going to invest in a "water belt", rather than a camel pack or the handheld bottles. I hate carrying anything while I run, and I also don't really like running with a backpack--something that keeps me feeling as free as possible is best!
Okay, back to work I must go!
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