I ran my first 4 miles since the big relay race. Running sabbaticals are nice, but it feels so good to be back in the swing of things. The break helped me regroup my thoughts, my energy, everything. I was on the verge of burnout, so maybe getting sick and going to Girls Camp was a blessing in disguise.
During my 4-miler I found that I still had it. And by "it" I mean I could still run as fast as I have been running. I always get so nervous whenever I take a break from running that's longer than a week. Will I still be where I was at? My speed was good, finishing my 4-miler in 38:44, but I can see a small step back in endurance. I'll have to work on that.
My half marathon training calls for a 3-miler tonight, plus 7 X 400 repeats. Should be fun.
I'm not quite sure what my goal race pace will be for this half. I'd really like to run sub-10 miles the entire way, but that may be too lofty of a goal. Or not. Maybe I should just push myself, and stop doubting that I don't have enough ability.
Isn't funny how doubt always holds us back?
Whatever... I think you could KILL a half marathon. And I'll bet that you will come in sub-2 hours. Because you are awesome like that.
ReplyDeleteP.S. I haven't run in 2 weeks... and I don't have a race to train for... and that means I'm not motivated to go out and sweat to death in the heat. I need to find a race for September, and possibly some 5ks before then.
ReplyDeleteIt's always scary when I realize my endurance has gone down a bit. Bringing it back is always a great feeling :)
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