9-19-13 A Matter of Time


Today I had the chance to run before school. The last song that played during my workout was A Matter of Time by the Foo Fighters (it ended with 1 second left on my cool down). My cool down consists of me going at my walking pace until I get tired of it then start my methodic run again for the last two minutes. I ran slower than usual (a 14:00 minute average mile, with my 4th mile being my fastest at just under 13 minutes. Since I have been sick for the past week I figured that would be a good call. I wish I would have gotten out of bed and to the gym 30 minutes sooner, then I would have gotten to my 5 miles. It takes just over an hour right now for me to make it 5 miles, I should be able to do it in under an hour when I am feeling 100%.

It was really nice to run today. I felt more alive doing that than being in bed sick. The little break was nice. I am ready to conquer the treadmill!

So this Saturday I am running a 5k, and want to shave 7 minutes off of my previous time. It's a big step to finish a 5k at around 40 minutes for me, but I think it's possible to do. I have discovered Jelly Belly Sports Beans as a way to maintain electrolytes. So I pop in two beans every 15 minutes, then drink water in between. It worked really well this morning.

Tomorrow I will be running another 4-5 miles. I am supposed to be running a total of 21 miles for the week, but that's not going to happen this week with running. Today to take it easy with my run I walked a 1/4 mile, then ran the next 3/4 mile. I repeated it with much success.

Well now it's time for homework and to get some sustenance.

Until Next Time,
Riley

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