For the past two weeks, I've had a tough time motivating myself to get up in the early AM and get my runs done. Today was no exception. So, because I have night class tonight and am therefore on campus all. day. long, I packed up my running stuff and brought it along just as I did last week, and just like last week, I was able to carve out an hour in order to get a 5 miler done.
I took a slightly different path and ended up on a really nice asphalt trail that bordered a canal. This was great because I didn't have to worry about traffic and I got the majority of the run done without having to stop for lights.
In the end, the 5 miles took me 50:01. Damn. I had been hoping to get it done in either 50 flat, or under. But, I'm getting closer. With the sub-30 min 3 miler from yesterday, and my pace picking up on most runs, I am encouraged to see that I'm finally making headway in terms of returning to my pre-preggo pace. I'm sure this cool weather we've had of late has been some help, but I also know it's the result of the months I've been working at it so I'm pleased to see some progress.
Way to go! Forget the weather... just take credit for all of that training you've been doing... it's paying off!
ReplyDeleteWell done. Your pace is great. Keep it up.
ReplyDeleteI have time to run during the middle of the day too, but I always worry about the showering afterwards aspect when I have something to do later in the day. Great job on the pace!
ReplyDeleteSpeed.Demon.
ReplyDeleteYou are DOING GREAT!!!
ReplyDeleteLOVE your blog.....and the title of it is awesome!! Can't wait to poke around and do more reading. So glad I found it.
ReplyDeleteYay for progress! You're on your way.
ReplyDeleteGeesh, how could you miss your 50 min goal by a whole second! Hee hee, you're doing awesome. Keep it up!
ReplyDeleteI say the one second is due to rounding error.
ReplyDeleteGood job on the progress. It is absolutely not the cool weather but your work! Keep it up!
ReplyDeleteThe weather? Forget-about-it! The speed is you...all the way!
ReplyDeleteGreat job! All your hard work is paying off!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on improving your speed!
ReplyDeleteNice run!
ReplyDeleteNice job!
ReplyDeleteok, random question. If you are running in between two classes, do you have the opportunity to shower too? Or do you go to class stinky? (Maybe you dont stink after a run ... some people dont!)
ReplyDeleteGreat job! Congrats on getting more speedy!
ReplyDeleteNothing is more motivating than progress...keep it up!
ReplyDeleteYou'll be back to pre-preggo running form in no time. I wouldn't worry about 1 sec
ReplyDeleteYou are doing great. Looks like the pace you are looking for will return very soon.
ReplyDeleteyou are doing great! I think once you get into a routine of the mornings you'll be there. It's hard!
ReplyDeletenice job on the 5 miler...i have been wanting to try a mid day run sometime, but there is the hassle of changing clothes at work...
ReplyDeleteNice job on the 5. You are getting faster!
ReplyDeleteGreat job. That's clear progress. Cheers!
ReplyDeleteYou are really kicking butt with the running! I wish I could bear the CT weather in the winter and run outside more but I just don't enjoy the cold 1 bit!
ReplyDeleteI take a hiatus from December to March because I am a baby for the cold, I just keep up the running on my treadmill but I don't do significant mileage that way. Well anyways, I just wanted to give you props for your running determination!
Great job on getting out there and those paces! So excited for you!!!
ReplyDeleteI think you get a 1-second grace period. So really, you did it in 50 minutes!
ReplyDeleteI don't have much to say about the 1 second, LOL... but you are getting faster!!! Woo hoo!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat job squeezing in five miles at work and making them pretty speedy! You'll get back to that pre-preggo speed in no time.
ReplyDeleteYAY progress! you are doing great girl, and way to get the run done mid day!
ReplyDeleteeh... in my book, a 10 minute and 20/100 of a second mile is a ten minute mile! Great job!
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