Paying for a New Record

Yesterday was the first time in a while that I was able to go outside and get a good run in. The weather was a pleasant 40ish degrees out, and for once this winter, it wasn't raining or snowing. I have been behind in my training program for one reason or another, so I knew that I'd have to really push myself today.

I decided to go easy on my knees and run at the track. My pace, a sub-11 minute mile, which at one time was lighting fast for me) is now somewhat easy. (I never thought I'd ever say that.) Since I knew I'd be running for a while, I decided to break out my run into miles.

I live one mile away from Grosse Pointe South's track, so the run in was a good warmup for me. Once I hit the track, I found my focus, listended to Tears for Fears (great running music, by the way), and just ran. 3 miles. 5 miles. 7 miles. I ended up running 9 miles around the track before I ran out of water (a sign that I should head for home).

I ran all the way back, and couldn't believe that I had clocked 11 miles total. I didn't feel half bad, though my muscles were a bit fatigued.

Today I'm a bit sore. If I sit too long, I really stiffen up and it takes a good two minute walk to loosen up the legs. But I gladly accept the pain -- it is the price I pay for the mission I'm on.

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