Scheduled Training and Rewarding Myself with Shoes

Today running was difficult. I left work early because I wasn't feeling well. I thought that running might help. But it didn't. I failed to get my entire workout, contributing to a sour mood despite still not feeling well. I just couldn't bring myself to keep going mentally. Getting out there is still essential, and I'm happy about that. My wife is also proud of me for getting out there, so I have that going for me.

The run was good until about 1.75 miles. That's where I just couldn't go forward. I'm unsure if it was the heat, not feeling well, or not being there mentally today. But I walked home in the shade. Now that I look at the numbers, my heart rate was still high when I got home. That could have played into it too. It could have been all sorts of reasons why I didn't get that last 3/4s of a mile in. No need to dwell on it. I just want to document some of my thoughts and feelings on stopping. For once, the first 15 minutes of the run weren't as hard as in past runs. I initially felt strong and thought, "I can do this 5k!" I know I still can do it, at least. I'm confident of that.

Yesterday Silvia and I went to a local shoe store so I could try on the next shoe I am purchasing for running. It's an Altra Torin 7. I ran my marathon in a pair of the original Altra Torin and still have another old version of them I use for quick slip-on shoes when I need to get something done, like yard work. Over the years, I have always had a pair of Altras since the first white silver Altra Instinct came out. So the Altra Torin 7, I tried it on in the regular size 13 to check to see if it would be wide enough for my foot... unfortunately, that wasn't the case. I must order a pair in 2e for my big ol' feet. The shoe will be a reward for finishing the upcoming accounting course I'll be taking for my MBA. The goal to complete the course is this time next month. 

Well, that's it for this week. Thanks for reading.

-Riley



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