Mental Fatigue

I am ready for a rest day. The last two runs have absolutely sucked and I've had zero motivation and even less desire to do them. I'm REALLY hoping that the rest of the summer won't be like this and that a day of rest will recharge the batteries.

Gnu

I went to Fleet Feet yesterday and got a new pair of running shoes courtesy of my girls! The store was swamped and I didn't receive the level of service that I usually get; however, I already knew what I wanted so it wasn't an issue. I got a pair of Asics GT-2140's. It is the same pair of shoes I had before my last pair (which were Brooks).

New shoes coupled with some new (to me) music ("See You In Magic" by the Night Marchers) made for an exhilarating Monday morning two mile run. Most importantly, no hamstring tightness. w00t!

Four Hundred Fifty Six

I am now officially 456 months old. Where does the time go? I feel like it was just yesterday that I was 252 months. Time sure does fly. I started off my 38th year by running 13.9 miles this morning, only this time I tried something new. I ran the final eight with my friend Kristi. That's only the second time I've run with a partner and the longest distance. It was actually quite pleasant. I thought that I was going to pressure myself to run faster than my normal long run pace, but I didn't. Running with someone drew my attention away from how arduous the run was becoming and I also didn't hit my normal 8 mile wall.

My overall pace was 10'39"! That's only 5 seconds slower than my time at the Spirit of Columbus Half Marathon last year and with significantly less effort! What a great way to start 38.

First Half of the Year

No, it's not the first half of the year because it is June.  It's the first half marathon distance that I've done this year.  I'm a little wiped out.  I'm sure it'll get easier as the summer goes on but the last four miles today were tough.  I ended up walking a little more than I wanted to, but that's okay there's no place to go but up.  At least I kept my pace under 12:00"/mile.  I guess that's something to hang my hat on.

I went from my house down Bethel to 315, went through the cut in the fence, across the Broadmeadows bridge and over to High St.  From there I went south to North Broadway and back to the trail.  I went back through the cut in the fence and went home.  I was greeted with Waffles and sausage when I walked through the door.  Stoked!  Thanks Laela!

5:46PM edit:  I forgot how much the Sunday morning looong run saps me of energy.  I'm a complete waste for the rest of the day. Boo.

Chairman of the Bored

I found myself with four hours to kill today. I was extremely bored but didn't feel like running so I instead knocked out 20 miles a bicycle. I had a nice relaxing time and made it home before the girls got there from the library.