11/15-(6 miles) So it was pouring this morning which meant no long run:/ So I switched my Wednesday and Thursday around and did a tempo today! Which actually went great. I woke up and was considering just skipping today, but instead I pulled my big girl pants on and went out and braved the rain to get to the arc. I also missed breakfast this mornin which meant I had oatmeal and I don’t usually do that, but it wasn’t half bad.
Anyway I started off with 2 miles which felt okay, but the pace ended up being pretty good at 8:51 pace. It was drizzling, but it wasn’t that bad out and I was actually kind of hot. Anyway after that I headed on the treadmill for a tempo and as usual I wasn’t sure how I was going to keep pace, but I did it! My first mile was 8:05 and then my second mile was 7:35 and my third mile was around 7:10 so I consistanely speed up which is great. Overall my time was 22:50 or 7:30 pace overall. That is one of the best tempos I’ve had in a while so I’m proud of that. I think after thanksgiving break I need to focus on running the same pace for all 3 miles instead of speeding up. I am also hoping to extend these tempos another mile.
Anyway so that felt good I didn’t have any shin issues or anything just some slight shoulder cramping towards the last mile.
After that I did a little strength and then just ran back to the dorm! Also it eventually turned sunny later in the day so yay for that!!!
Overall today was kind of weird. It felt short, but long at the same time. I definitely didn’t accomplish enough school work today, but that’s okay. After running I got ready for class, attempting to meet with my advisor and then didn’t because she was overbooked. Then I went to class, ate dinner, went to a meeting, went to another meeting and then worked on planning my schedule.
I have a super busy day tomorrow and a long run so I will be up pretty early grinding that out:) Not aiming for any time tomorrow per say just running to run! We shall see how it comes when it comes to distance and such since it will be a cold one.
Today I am thankful for good dinners & busy lives