My Route: We have a "favorite 5" mile route near my house but have not been able to use it because of construction. So, it forced us to do a route that is not always a favorite...the "backwards five" which includes about 2 ish miles of various hills. I know this route has helped me with my races, so I have done it about once a week in the past. Well, since construction ( all summer), this is my only 5 mile route available. I think it is good because the muscles are always working the hills. And when I want to do a 10 miler, I do it twice. I really like it now and feel the improvement. Soon, my body will say, what's next? This route will be awesome training for the US 10k classic in September. I am starting to itch to do another race, but I want to save money and do the races I really love. I know that I will PR on the US 10k classic, even though it is not an easy 10k.
The Joy of Running: I was at the Jason Mraz concert this past week. It was unbelievable and so joyful. He is the real deal and gives a great concert. As I was sitting there, I felt so much peacefulness and joy. I thought, I have felt this same feeling recently...when was that...oh yea, when I was running. So, even when you do not feel like getting out there or you think, hey, I'm not 100%, just remember the peacefulness and joy that you experience during a run or just after. It is wonderful and an unexpected gift that God gives you.
I've missed you!! I'm glad all is well. When you say "we" does that mean you run with Savannah??
ReplyDeleteMy neighbor kim and I run together. Savannah came in the early days when we started walking. I have done some speed work with her in the stroller around a track...but that is pretty much it. Ha...Thanks for reading my blog. I love yours.
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