Thursday, June 2, 2011
5 Miles
5 wonderful miles with perfect weather! As I have blogged in the previous couple, I have begun my training schedule. This is my long run this week. It is 3 or 4 miles shorter than what I was running the past couple months but I figure cutting back and following the training schedule will be a good idea. I felt very strong after my first mile. Does anyone else struggle with the first mile? My body fights me. My legs feel like cement but once I have the first mile done, my running picks up and I feel so good. It has always been this way for me. I am paying attention to when I take drinks while I am running my long runs. Since the MCM has water stations are every 2 miles, I am trying to do the same. I have not purchased my water belt yet so I am running with my hand held water bottle. It is ok. I am hoping to get to a running store soon and hope that I can find one that suits me. If I can find one that works and does not bounce around on me, I may carry it with me during the MCM. I normally just relay on the water stations but I will see.
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I often find the first mile the toughest. So often that I won't let myself quit on a run unless I am past the first mile. If I get past one and still feel rough - and slowing down doesn't help - I know it's just not my day.
ReplyDeleteWhen I first started doing distance running, a friend of mine told me that the first mile always sucks. (His words!) Remembering that helps me out during those first tough few minutes.
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