I wanted to go for a run today when I went to bed last night, but it was going to be really cold and really windy and so was not very appealing to kick it back off on a morning like today. I then opted to get up and get to the gym and do some weights since I have taken the week off with that as well.I had a good weight lifting session and felt full of energy, which was nice. I did want to run though so I cut my weight training a little short and headed over to the Dreadmill. I put in a couple miles, and for the Dreadmill they were good miles too, at a 9:18 pace. I felt strong and felt like I could keep going, I was just out of time..... plus - talk about boring! I don't know how you guys (Jim!) do 7 miles! I guess if I had a TV I could, but without that it is just too boring!
This was an important run to me. Even though it has only been 1 week, I still always wonder - is it going to be too hard - am I going to get discouraged - I can't run this far - how in the heck did I ever run a Half Marathon! But, as was proven today, I can take a week off and it won't hurt me, in fact in this case I think it did me a world of good and kept me from getting sick. Our bodies need rest and recovery time - note to self - Our bodies need rest and recovery time - have I ever said this before? - Our bodies need rest and recovery time!
Till next time - See you on the road!
.... and one thing you need to remember is that our bodies need rest and recovery time :)
ReplyDeleteSounds like you're gonna come back strong!
Mike
Dreadmill :) i'm gonna use that.
ReplyDeleteRemember our bodies need rest and recovery time.
Well done. I always have those freakish doubts about running or getting back into it as well. Even though you know full well it's within your abilities. It's nice to have a good workout like you did this day. I'm glad the rest seems to have done you a world of good!
ReplyDeleteI know what you mean by slowly getting back in the groove...!
ReplyDeleteJust wanted to say congratulations!
I've been following your progress for some time now, and you should be very proud!
Dave
Right on Tim, glad to hear you are on the road to recovery after your rest, hey I just said it in a different way...hahaha
ReplyDeletetake great care of yourself, we are not machines...we need to pamper ourselves once in awhile.
One thing I need to remember is that our bodies need rest and recovery time :)
ReplyDeleteThanks all for stopping by and the comments. I put 5 miles in this morning, but won't have a chance to blog about it, will not be back in town till sometime Sunday.
Thanks Again!
I know what you mean by slowly getting back in the groove...!
ReplyDeleteJust wanted to say congratulations!
I've been following your progress for some time now, and you should be very proud!
Dave