Friday fug W2D5

W2D5

I've made a decision. On Sunday, I launch into Week 3. I am scared of the longer running times but I have to push myself forward. Have to.

This morning was foggy and humid. I took off after getting T to school and I ran in just short sleeves and sweat pants. We've had some rain so the streets were slick and there were puddles in the gutter. Despite the warm temps there was a lot of wind. And of course, my hat was blown off and into a gutter puddle. ew. What can you do? I turned back, picked it up and put it back on my head. I rinsed it out once I got home. Baseball hats have never really fit me and it makes my hair stick out like a clown wig so maybe I need something new. I do like that the brim keeps my focus on the street before my feet and not on how far away my landmarks are.

I think I may have pushed the form and speed just a little bit on the first 90 sec. It was, by far, my strongest run of the morning but I think it may have contributed to my blah ending. The second 90 sec got me farther than I thought it would, I guess I was concentrating and not paying attention to location because suddenly I was at the corner and already past the street I was idly wondering about.

On the third run, I tried to pick my knees up a little. Trying to break free from the FGS (Fat Girl Shuffle) that I have been doing. It took a bit more work and concentration.

I cut about 5 seconds off the 5th run. I was feeling it in the chest.

My 6th and final run had me going uphill again. Why does that keep happening no matter how much street I add at the apex? Anyway, I tried to "Run Strong" and keep it up uphill but I had to cut it just a few seconds short.

Knowing that I broke a major sweat and really tried this morning kept my spirits up all day. With life failing folks all around me, I'm trying to change something.