April 27, 2010

Miles Ran Today: 4
Average Pace: 9:37 / mi

This was an easy recovery run from Sunday's half marathon. Although it was supposed to be a slower pace, I found myself pushing to run fast. I find it difficult to run at a nice easy pace. I suppose I need to gain this skill, as I will need it for my long run days.

When I began to attempt to train for a marathon again in November 2010, I was fortunate enough to discover I work with someone who has actually trained people for marathons. I talked with him about my desire to run a marathon, and he wisely talked me out of it. I hadn't been running regularly in several months, and the time needed to work me up to 20 miles just wasn't there. So we decided on the half marathon and decided it would be part of my training to a full marathon. In hindsight, wise decision; but I felt I was letting myself down by not deciding to run a full.

April 26, 2010

Miles Ran Today: 0
Average Pace: N/A


Well, it begins. Yesterday I ran the furthest I have ever ran. Thirteen point one miles. And I loved it. So, I shall continue to run.

Long ago I made a promise to myself I would run a full marathon. Not sure why or when; it was just one of those crazy thoughts I sometimes have. I have been putting off that promise for quite a while now. Don't get me wrong, I have attempted to fulfill the promise on several occasion; but I just couldn't motivate myself to do it. Last November, I started again.

To be continued...