A topic of great discussion around Seattle--the weather! Argh! I'm already pulling out my sweaters!
I planned on my long run for yesterday evening, thinking we'd have a hot day, and the evening would bring ideal temperatures for a run. Not the case. It was a beautiful sunny morning, but the clouds quickly rolled in.
I kept thinking it might break late in the day, but no such luck. I almost decided to 'brave' the rain, but thinking about how cold it can get---and 10 miles of it--no thanks! Also didn't feel like 2 hours at the gym--so what to do? I didn't want to skip the run, especially with the race only a month away.
I lugged our treadmill out into the living room, opened all the windows, and doors, got the fan going too. (It gets stuffy being on the top floor). Turned on the boob tube, and off I went. Yes, folks. 2 hours on the treadmill. I managed NOT to die of boredom! I'm sure I drove our downstairs neighbor crazy with the noise of the treadmill and TV for 2 hours. But, no complaints, so I guess that's a good sign!
The run went pretty well--trying to be really diligent about not pushing myself too hard. Especially with the speed workouts I'm doing. I slowed it way down and took lots of walk breaks. Wish I had more to share about exciting things I saw along my 'route', but I'm not sure you all want a play by play of what was going on in my mind for those 2 hours. It might scare you away!
...the sun will supposedly be out to play closer to the weekend.
Still dark and grey out, but the air does feel nice. Today is a rest day, but might be a good afternoon for a walk at Alki.
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