I woke up this morning and the first thing I thought was that I get to sleep in today. A smile spread across my face. Then I remembered......it's a running day. No I wont run today.....I'm too tired. It's cold outside. It's raining. Yes I will stay in bed.
But it's a running day. So I will run today. Yes I am tired but not so tired that I can't run. It's cold outside? Aren't you Canadian? You don't feel the cold. It's not raining.....it's a mist. Perfect running day.
So I slowly got up and began to mentally prepare myself. It got much easier when I changed my mind set from I will run to I must run. It got easy after that.
I once read that it takes between 7 - 10 minutes after you have a cup of coffee to start feeling the effects. So that is what I did. I made myself a cup of coffee and slowly put on my running gear. By the time I was out the door and stretching my legs felt strong. I knew I was going to have a good run today. It really is amazing that after such a slow morning that I could feel so great before the run.
I increased my 30 minute distance again. Last run was 4.65 and today was 4.81K. Today was also the best 30 minute run this year. My next run is a long one. 45 minutes. I'll have to take a different approach for that one.
Here are my times.
1K 6:06
2K 5:52 (new 1K record)
3K 6:50
4K 6:33
.81K 5:59
Calories burned 490
Music tracks
Back in your head - Tegan and Sarah
C'mere - Interpol
City of blinding lights - U2
Flippers - Art vs Science
Charmless man - Blur
Sunday morning - No doubt
Superfly - Curtis Mayfield
We walk - The Ting Tings
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