Speed, Hills, and Distance

Cincha came to the 'hood yesterday afternoon for a sweet little run around the block. The result was personal bests, in different ways, for both of us. We ran fast part of the time, we did a bunch of hills, and we hoofed out 5 miles. For her, it was her first 5 mile run without any walk breaks. For me, and this is more important because after all, this is my blog, it was the fastest I've ever run 5 miles, and also my fastest 1 mile split in years (10:34). I was very excited, and the best part is that I feel great today. We finished our 5 miles in just under 57 minutes (and that includes walking to warm up). I was quite excited for both of us, and it just goes to show that if we don't push ourselves just a little, and only once in awhile, we'll never know what we really can do. We won't ever improve from our current status if we don't push a little bit here and there.

After not having run all week last week due to stomach problems, I felt much stronger this week. I ran all 3 running days for the first time since Chicago, and felt strong all 3 days. I'm looking forward to a nice, long run Saturday, but probably won't go quite as fast as yesterday. I feel like things are finally back on track (not a minute too soon) from the leftover funk of Chicago, the funk of a new job, the funk of trying to finish up a degree and the time change funk (admit it, we all get it). I'll soon be funk free as my last two exams will be completed by next weekend. My job is almost routine now (getting close), and I'm getting really excited about the Blues (that statement really makes no sense unless you're a marathoner). And now I am running some mornings and some afternoons before dark, so the time change is not messing with my chi any more. All is well. See you all tomorrow with a fresh pair of legs.