Today I set out to break my running goal....run 2 1/2 miles without stopping.....and it would be nice to do it within 25 minutes.
It's amazingly gorgeous outside. The sun made me feel awake and the breeze was just perfect for keeping my temperature cool enough. Seriously, PERFECT conditions in my opinion.
I had mapped out my route in my car so I knew it was 2 1/2 miles and I also used my Nike+ stuff for my Ipod to keep track of my miles run, time, pace & calories.
It was about 1 1/2 miles in that my shins started to seize up. It was like my muscles were tensing up as tight as they could. I had to stop twice through my run to stretch out. Stretching alone helped A TON so I was happy about that. Mnay of you know that I had leg surgury for compartment syndrom about 3 years ago right in the shin area....it didn't feel like the same kind of tearing pain but I want to make sure I protect my shins so that I don't have to go through that again.
I finished my 2 1/2 miles at an 11 minute pace, coming in about 27 minutes...not as great as I'd like but I'm still so proud of myself and know that it won't take long before I'm hitting my goal of 3 miles in 30 minutes.
It's kind of nice to end something and be able to say "YEAY ME!" : )
The next run I'll do is on Sunday with Jettie and then I'm hoping to do something with my friend Mel on Monday night (although she doens't know that yet) and then with my friend Monica on Tuesday night.......I'm learning that being with someone really makes a difference!
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