It was an incredibly nice, balmy 48* today at 4:45 when I started to run. Originally, I was going to take the day off, but I wanted to take advantage of this phenomenal weather. I went to see my endocrinologist today, and ran on the path that I do 98% of my miles on, which is only 5 or so miles from is office. Today, I ran the opposite direction to start as I normally do, which just felt odd.
The path was a mess. There were so many puddles, small lakes in the middle of the path, and tons of mud. My goal for today's run was to run every mile under 8:00 pace. My tempo runs have been non-existence in the recent cold weather we've been having, so I wanted to run some fast-ish miles. Or, at least get my legs moving. The first and last mile of my out-and-back run were definitely the worst, water-wise. My pre-run neon blue Newton's have now been speckled with brown from the mud. It was like I was running in the steeple-chase, jumping over so many puddles. And even though the run felt harder than it should've even though I made my sub-8 goal, I was just incredibly happy to be out there wearing capris in January.
I can't wait for tomorrow and the 60* weather that is predicted. Perhaps I should move south....
My life as a runner, perfectionist, athlete, 20-something, and type 1 diabetic.
I am already planning my tank/shorts for today! Should be about 60 when I get out. Yay! Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteHa! It does sound like you were doing the Steeple Chase!
ReplyDeleteI thought it was TOO warm during my run this am. We really are opposites in our heat preferences, aren't we? Have a good run today!!!