I drug myself out of the door just before sunset yesterday. I had four miles on the calendar. Frankly, I wasn't looking forward to running because it's been quite a drag to head out for slow and labored runs.
I decided that because of the late hour, a run up the San Diego Creek trail toward UC Irvine was in order. The trail is wider and there tends to be less bike traffic after dark. I donned my reflective vest and headlamp and was on my way.
The first thing I noticed was the feeling that I was running! Actually running! Not plodding or slogging along. Pace was good, breathing wasn't labored. I watched my heart rate, and it settled into Zone 3 on my Garmin (75 - 85% MHR). I had that feeling that I was making some progress! I did have to slow down on the return as my heart rate went over 150 bpm, but I ended the run satisfied for the first time in a few weeks. Yeah I know - it was short, but it was a start!
Yayayaya! I'm so excited to meet up with some fellow bloggies! :) Email me at danicakoo@gmail.com and then we can exchange numbers! I just signed up yesterday so I'm not really going for anything spectacular but it will be fun, plus I run in the area a ton!
ReplyDeleteSee... I had a feeling change was in the air. I had a similar run this morning. Bring it on, 2009! :)
ReplyDeleteHey, I just wanted to express how much I'm enjoying your blog. I know what you mean regarding the feeling of RUNNING, where you're just flying along and you've caught that sweet rhythm and momentum.
ReplyDeleteI look forward to reading about your future runs, hopefully many more like this one! :)
it might've been shorter than you want but it's a start. glad everything was 'clicking' and you were able to have a good run again!
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