Turned the Corner

Yesterday I had one of the best runs that I can remember.  Last week I only ran 9 miles mainly due to fatigue and minor PF.  I do feel like not running additional 20+ miles last week really helped me run with more energy and motivation this week.  The last thing I want to do is not want to run the next day.  And most of the days last week I was thinking it.  This week all I've been thinking about was how I can't wait to get out and run.

So yesterday I think I was supposed to run 6 or 7 miles but decided to go for 8.  This was the longest midweek run I had so far.  I felt great! I averaged a little over 9 min/mile while maintaining an average heart rate (HR) of 153.  I didn't feel any foot pain but did feel soreness in my calves during and after the run.  I think this is normal as I am still transitioning to my new shoes (Pure Cadence) and running midfoot.  The super nice weather also helped a little a LOT.  It was a cool 60 degrees (and dark) when I started and I didn't break a sweat until I was into mile 2.  I also didn't eat my usual Stinger Waffle prerun. 

I wanted to see how I felt running hungry and just drinking water before the run.  I was hungry but also enjoyed not having to worry about which bathroom I'm going to use to drop off the kids.

I finally finished reading Born to Run last night.  I know I'm very late to the party but so glad I finished it.  Very inspiring, motivational and educational.  There's just so much in this book that I still need to digest


Today is my rest day which I am enjoying.  Tonight I'm going to join a few brothers and go eat some Korean chicken wings!