Wow, what a Friday run. All week my runs have been horrid. They were slow and painful. What I mean by painful is that my legs felt tight and heavy. Not yesterday.
It was awesome. I ran faster yesterday for my 7 mile run than I have ever run in my neighborhood. The only faster time I had was during my half marathon. I ended up with an 8:02 pace and a 49:45 10K which is a personal best for me (outside of the half marathon). I felt like I was a runner during the run. I know that sounds crazy, but my legs were relaxed and my stride felt perfect. My cadence for each mile was between 89 – 90; perfect!
I think the difference yesterday had a lot to do with the weather. It was a perfect day. It was 70 degrees, sunny, low humidity and a nice cool breeze. We had storms the night before and got rid of a lot of the pollen that was in the air.
To be honest, I was getting a bit worried about my running. I know I over did it this week, but things were so bad that I was beginning to not look forward to going out. One good run wiped that feeling away!!!
I am taking today off to get an off day since I didn’t get one on Monday as I planned. Tomorrow is my long run (12 miles). I am now looking forward to it!!!
278 to Boston 
It’s amazing how one run can make such a difference. It’s the same when someone gives you a smile or a compliment when you’re down. It can really make your day do a 180! Hard times eventually pass, but it sure does make a difference when someone notices you and cares to comment. The one thing I try my hardest to do is notice a cashier’s name; and use it to wish them a great day. It shows that I cared enough to notice them as a person.
You said it! Thanks lovely wife!!!
Great to hear such enthusiasm! Guess my bit about overdoing it was wrong. Just don’t want you to get hurt. Keep up the positive attitude!!
Thanks mom. I don’t think you were wrong, I did over do it this week. Believe me, I won’t do that again. It wasn’t fun (until yesterday).