Sunday, May 11, 2014

Set Back

Friday: 22:11, 7'39/m
Today: 23:05 7'55/m

After the best "home" run of the year on Wednesday, I've just managed to accomplish my worst in over a month.  Now there were forces at play - much like my last horrible run - where I had just returned from a four hour drive -- but still, remember that wonderful feeling I had after Wednesday's run?  Now I feel about the opposite of that.

Heat was one of the factors - on both times this weekend.  I may have to adjust my running schedule now that summer is approaching.   Running at night is more enjoyable anyhow, but I prefer getting my run in before dinner, and not after.  Unfortunately, I just don't think I have the will power to run in the morning every day.  I might be a morning person, but I'm not a running, morning... person.

Another, more serious factor, is my knee.  After a few weeks of it feeling better - the "amazing" run on Wednesday took its toll.  It's been feeling pretty sensitive ever since.  I've been taking more days off than I wished because of it.  

So I'm starting to sweat bullets.  Not only do I only have about 17 seconds per mile to go - to get my 7 minute miles -- but I don't want to ever stop.  ever!!! I want to keep this going all year round.  I want to always feel this good.   The only thing that's going to get in my way is that god damn knee of mine.

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