It was 33 F today, and quite windy, but it was sunny. I went out for a 6.8 mile. I got back in 47:32. Before I started out I had felt pain yesterday and today in my left shin - I really thought it was going to act up when running. Oddly enough I hardly felt a thing! However, the left achilles tendon was sore for the first 3/4 of mile - also the balls of both feet got sore - but after two miles - once I warmed up I was fine. I also prayed psalm 103 too which I believe helped. I didn't have a watch with me so I kept up the pace most of the way. I wanted to get a good time. I was very happy with the end time of 47:32, which if a 6.8 comes out at a 7:00 minute mile. I increased the speed on the downstretch back home quite a bit for the last mile. It felt great to have fresh legs. I had used the elliptical trainer for the past 4 days.One thing I love about running is this boost of energy you get after running a good distance - it amazes me - I can remember during the summer how even in doing a 3 miler at a very slow pace I was dragging and at a total loss of energy at the end. My main challenge is managing the shins and injuries to the feet and tendons.
My running gear today was at it's limits for the temperature. A cap, t-shirt, long-sleeve top, shorts and no gloves. Anything colder I need more protective clothing. Starting out my hands were very cold, so I had to curl my thumbs into my palm as I ran. After 2 miles, I was fine - I had to keep my hands open since they were so warm. This is the problem with wearing gloves, they are good for the first two miles, but after that they become too uncomforable.
Tomorrow - if possible - very much dependent on how the shins are - I would love to get in another 8.5, if not a longer 9.5 or more. However, it is going to be 20 degrees. Yikes! Plus 1a 13 mph wind.
I measured the distance using Mapquest and also my phone GPS and it comes out as 6.8. Google lists it as 6.2 - quite a difference, so it leaves me unsure on the real distance.
My running gear today was at it's limits for the temperature. A cap, t-shirt, long-sleeve top, shorts and no gloves. Anything colder I need more protective clothing. Starting out my hands were very cold, so I had to curl my thumbs into my palm as I ran. After 2 miles, I was fine - I had to keep my hands open since they were so warm. This is the problem with wearing gloves, they are good for the first two miles, but after that they become too uncomforable.
Tomorrow - if possible - very much dependent on how the shins are - I would love to get in another 8.5, if not a longer 9.5 or more. However, it is going to be 20 degrees. Yikes! Plus 1a 13 mph wind.
I measured the distance using Mapquest and also my phone GPS and it comes out as 6.8. Google lists it as 6.2 - quite a difference, so it leaves me unsure on the real distance.
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