Bowl of Berries

I have started increasing the number of days I run since looking at my marathon plan and realizing I would be running 5 days a week.   I currently run 3 days a week, 2 mid distance days of about 6 miles and one long run on the weekend.

This week I decided to add in some shorter runs, one brick run and a short fast run.  Wednesday I decided to pack up my running gear to run after work on the flat Morrisville roads.  There were some crazy storms that came through around 4:30 but luckily they cleared right up in time for the run.  Nice and muggy, though the air temp felt cooler.

I started slower, as usual, but then I started just pushing it as hard as I could.  I felt like I was back in high school running a cross country race!  I looked down to see a pace of 7:30!  Holy smokes!  Ofcourse I felt like I was going to die but I knew it was only temporary.  I turned around and headed back trying to keep the pace up.  My stomach started to revolt a bit but I just kept breathing steady and pumping my arms.  Sweat was dripping everywhere, I forgot my visor and sunglasses-grrr!

Then the Garmin beeped at 3 miles and I kicked it in race-style for the last .1.  I was so excited to look down and see this:

(That’s a 7:49 per mile pace )

Yes I wear my regular watch too and yes I have to wear a sweatband to keep the Garmin from rolling around…I have small bones And apparently I can’t take a clear picture.

I dried off a bit and stretched before making my way home.  I was going to run by a new yogurt place on the way home (Scottie was at an after work social) but I remembered I picked up this beauty from Southern Season:

That would be local, full fat chocolate milk…yes please!  Best recovery drink ever.  I only had about half though so I can savor it over a few days.

I am so pleased with my speed so far.  With Triangle just 2 weeks away I figured it is best to get some speedwork in since this is a sprint race…this may be harder for me then a long race!  I am such a slow and steady person, I really like longer distances because I can get in my groove and just settle and “enjoy the ride.”  But none of that!  I need to hammer is for Triangle and see what I can really do!

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