Run distance: 2.65
Average pace: 9:48
Best pace: 8:52
Calories: 355
Rest time: 2:00
Rest distance: 0.14 mile
Total Time: 27:57
Total Distance: 2.79
Total average pace: 10:02
Last night was my first night back running, after my semi self-imposed break. It was tough. I knew it would be, but maybe I was hoping it wouldn’t be? I decided to just do easy runs this week, and so I only did one loop around Isles last night. I wanted to go slow and take it easy, but I was surprised at how much effort I had to put forth to go so slowly. It felt like I should’ve been running around 9:15, and I was going 10:15.
I also never found my rhythm last night, and that bothered me. Usually it takes me about a mile or 2 to warm up and settle into a rhythm, and then I can forever. But I never got it last night. I felt awkward and clumsy, and like I just started running. I felt more like I was lumbering along the path, not running light and quick. I tried adjusting my arms, my stride, and my breathing, but nothing worked.
It was good to take a break, if only for my mental state. I was so rundown last week, and just not feeling well in general. It was nice to slack off for once. Plus, I was excited to run last night, excited to get started again. I do think it was good for me to take a break, I just wish the comeback wasn’t so difficult!
Thursday night, I’ll do two loops around Isles, and then maybe this weekend, I’ll do 6-8 miles for a long run. Nice and easy, nice and easy…
posted by Lola @ 8:59 AM
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