Today was my fourth group training session - 1 hour run, the last of our timed runs I believe. Unlike last week where I felt like I could have ran much longer, today was a bit harder. I've been battling a looming cold all week. On Thursday I thought all of my Zicam, orange juice, echinacea and 11 hours of sleep on Monday had beat the germs, but then yesterday morning I woke up and there was my runny nose and fatigue. I was excited for my first hour long run though so I wanted to do it, and I did, but the last 20 mins was a little difficult. I couldn't breathe normally because of my congestion and I felt my body tiring, but I did it! All things considered, I actually think I did pretty well.
So one month of training and I've stuck to the schedule almost 100%. I've missed two runs. One because I went to a concert and the other because I felt sick and slept instead. But as Coach Kiley says, life happens. I like that. Obviously you don't want to skip too much, but you also don't need to beat yourself up for missing one every now and then.
So maybe I should give some quick accomplishments from the past month:
1. Completed my first hour long run
2. Most likely completed 5 miles in that hour --- longest run ever?
3. Seeing some new muscles in my legs
4. Got a brand new sports watch which I love!
5. Raised $703.60 on my fundraising page and checks (still being processed)
So what's to come?
1. Several MORE hours of running
2. My next personal mileage hurdle -- 10 miles.
3. More muscles (less fat?)!
4. More running gear including a much needed hydration belt
5. About $1,800 more fundraised
I'm sure the next month will fly by just as fast.
And finally, a picture of me and my pace group. Glistening from just finishing a run.
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