running: the dawn

After my unplanned day of rest on Sunday, I was so excited to get out and do an “easy” 12-miler yesterday after work.  I felt like I was flying.  I didn’t necessarily crush any of my previous times or paces, but there was something in the air that just swept me along.  I even got a few of my last miles in under 9 minutes!

It really is amazing how different my legs can feel after two days away from running.  Last Friday it took all of my inner strength to pick up my feet and move forward.  But now, I’m back in the zone.  This week I feel a renewed sense of running joy.  The weather has been beyond amazing and each step has been effortless.  Today’s run was just as weightless as yesterday’s.  I did six with 6 sets of 100 meter strides (short sprints that are more focused on form than on time).

I am ready.

My re-scheduled 20 miler is tomorrow.  I have arranged it so that I’m done with work responsibilities by noon so I have time to set out some water and meet KT at my house at one.  I gotta tell you.  I am so excited!  I know it sounds a little crazy to be excited about running that far, but I literally CANNOT wait!  I ran a small portion of the route we’re going to take yesterday on my 12 miler and it’s hilly, but so fun.  The weather is clear with a high of 60.  Perfect.

KT got a new pair of shoes and took them out for a spin on Sunday.  She was planning on just a little test drive, but ended up having such a great run she ended up running 10 miles!  That’s so incredible.  I’m telling you, running is in the air this week.  It’s contagious.  If you don’t want to succumb, I suggest you stay indoors or wear a mask