Perseverance

This is the beginning of the second week of training.  Today was a short run so I tried to push myself a little.  I therefore ran 11.04 minute miles instead of my usual between 11.30 and 12.00 min/miles.  It was tough though and I didn't really feel like I was enjoying it.  I just wanted it to be over.  I did have some pain in my shins today, not sure why.  I didn't have my music but that's okay because I'm a little tired of my music.  It was a cold day, around 36 F, but it was sunny and not windy.  I actually think I overdressed.  

Marathon Training Run 6, (Week 2, Run 2) 4.75 miles

Another cold day, 36F, but today was great.  I felt great.  Actually, my husband and I went out to a running store and bought new shoes.  Then we tried them out on our run which went exceptionally well.  I received some advice on my running form from the person at the store and it was very useful.  I am now trying to lean a little forward and let my feet follow my upper body using gravity.  I'm not sure that I'm doing this right, but it felt great on the run.  I wasn't trying to run faster, but did and was able to maintain it throughout the run.  I had no pains or aches and felt very strong.  The shoes were good also, but mostly I think it was my new form that made the difference.  I was able to run 11 minute miles for 4.75 miles without trying and it was a somewhat hilly run!  Yay.  I love it when I feel this way.  

I'm starting to come down with something today so overall my body is tired and achy. I

didn't feel too bad on the run. My stomach cramped a couple times so I

had to slow down/walk to let it pass. This happened 3 times. Also my

left foot went numb for most of the run, maybe 1 hour but went away at

the end, maybe because I slowed down. My legs felt very tired at the

end. I felt like I was going very slow. Overall, felt okay.