So it's been almost a month since the Bandera debacle and I finally felt good enough to get back into my longer weekend runs. After going to bed at midnight and not falling asleep until 4am, I decided to snooze from 7am to 8:30am. When I headed out it was pretty foggy, but just the right temperature (like mid 40s) with no wind. I was concerned about a little pain I had in my shin last night, but once I got moving I didn't feel anything the whole run. I kept a comfortable pace most of the way with a few quicker segments when I felt strong.
I have to admit, I felt pretty tough when I saw people driving by with shocked expressions on their faces. They all had the heat on in their cars while I was out making my own. I could see my breathe the whole time. I still felt great when I finished (13mi. at 8:50 pace). I soaked my legs in the apartment hot tub (substitute for an ice bath since they won't turn the damn thing on), then made some hot soup.
If I still feel good next weekend I think I'll go for 16. I need to get ready for the Cowtown 50K in late February.
I have to admit, I felt pretty tough when I saw people driving by with shocked expressions on their faces. They all had the heat on in their cars while I was out making my own. I could see my breathe the whole time. I still felt great when I finished (13mi. at 8:50 pace). I soaked my legs in the apartment hot tub (substitute for an ice bath since they won't turn the damn thing on), then made some hot soup.
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I hope the running is going well in preparation for Cowtown.
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