Well, I ended my brief post-race rest. Just an “easy” 5 miles, out to Cedar Lake Parkway and back. I am not capable of doing easy anything; I think I need to just admit that. I kept trying to slow myself down, but to no avail. Oh well. I averaged 9:22, which is great. I was hoping to keep it more like 9:42, but I just felt so good! I had to get my groove on.
Speaking of feeling good and grooving, my race last Sunday was f-ing a. It was AWESOME. AWESOME. I seriously can’t say it enough—AWESOME. Probably my best race ever. I was super nervous because I was running the race alone and without my iPod. First race I’ve ever done on my own, farthest I’ve gone without my iPod. But I was one fire—well, literally, because it was dang hot at 8am—but also figuratively. According to my trusty Garmin, I finished 10.12 miles in 1:34:44. I totally made my goal of 1:35:00 or less! Woohoo! Honestly, I’m a little surprised that my time wasn’t faster, because every time I checked my watch, I’d be running sub-9 minute miles. And this from a girl who was really hoping to average 9:30. I did walk up Team Ortho’s version of Heartbreak Hill on the second lap, though, and that probably dragged my time down. Although, maybe not. I doubt I could’ve ran up much faster! But anyway, I’m really pleased with my performance.
This week is just a “rest” week with easy 5 tonight, easy 5 tomorrow and then 11 on Saturday, with about a 9:48 average pace. I might re-examine my FIRST book, though, and see what some potential training paces are for a slightly faster race pace. Technically, I’ve been basing my training paces on a 27:00 5K time, when I have run a 26:00 5K. Maybe it’s time to try the real thing.
Anyway. That’s running. Engagement excitement has given way to moving anxiety. We move next Friday, June 13th. Hardly anything is packed, and Abe is working really late every night. I have a feeling that starting this weekend, all we’ll be doing is packing, and that next week will just plain suck. But I’m so happy to get out of this place. Our new neighbor moved in last weekend, and he apparently likes to blast death metal. GREAT. I have the best luck. I hope that the residents of Stonehouse Square will be a little more mature and respectful.
Abe, I love you!
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