Easy 3-miler that became 4...

Went running after work today. I started later than normal, because I had a meeting after work, so I didn't wind up beginning my run until about 4:45. I spent a good twenty minutes before changing clothes trying to think of reasons not to run. It was too late, my head was a bit achy.... But I finally shrugged off those voices, changed clothes, and headed out.

And I am so glad I did. I was supposed to do an easy three miles, but at the 1.5 mile mark where I could have turned around for an even 3, I felt good and strong, so I kept going. I finished out the 4 strong, not gasping for breath. It was a nice feeling. :)

I will say, running slowly is very interesting. I have to concentrate on maintaining a slow run when my legs want to speed up. However, I know that if I let myself speed up, I will need to walk sooner. As it was, I finished all 4 miles running, even if it was ridiculously slow!

But I can't help but wonder.... is taking it slow going to do anything for me? It lets me run longer, so that's good, right? And eventually, with my speedwork and tempo runs, my slow pace will increase until it's not so slow. That's the goal, at least. SmartCoach thinks it can get me running a half marathon in 2:25 by the time October rolls around, so I guess we will see!

Speaking of speedwork -- Wednesday (or maybe Thursday - Wednesday is my birthday and I might need to consume mass quantities of wings instead of running!) is my first ever speedwork run. I'm a little nervous!

Off to watch The Voice. Happy Monday, y'all!

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