Hold on to the feeling!

Today was a bit rough...more mentally than physically. I'm going off my original plan on Wednesdays which started with straight 3 mile runs and scaling up to 10 mile runs. This week the plan was at 6 miles.

Even before I got to the gym I really didn't feel like running on the treadmill. I was even contemplating just doing 6 miles out on the road instead. The thing about training for a marathon is that it sucks up a lot of your time. You really have to be strategic about where and when you run, etc. With the Florida heat and sun you definitely don't want to be running during the day. Early mornings seem to be a favorite among runners. 

Anyway...I taught my Bodypump class and decided it was in my best interest to knock out a 3 mile interval run in the interest of time and my schedule. I wasn't feeling particularly motivated today like I said, but I knew I'd feel great when I finished. Sweet satisfaction! And so I went. I did my short warm up and then structured the run like last week. 2 minutes base and a quarter mile push to work on speed.

The run actually ended up around 3.5 miles and including warm up and cooldown right at 3.73 miles. This week I kept my base at 6.5 and my first push was 7.5 and increased overtime to 8.0 for a total of 6 pushes. I was really focusing on holding on with everything I got for the last 2 at 7.9 and 8.0. Sure enough I felt great when I was done. All that work in only 35 minutes with a calorie burn of 483.2 per the treadmill. 

As excited as I was after finishing and that endorphin high I was also wiped once I got in my car. This running business can really take a lot out of you! 7 weeks in and I'm feeling it! I just have to keep taking care of my body the best I can. Food, sleep, hydration, etc. I'm really overdue for a massage. Gotta find some time to fit that in my busy schedule. I know my body will thank me 😊

When things get rough, when I don't really want to run. I just need to hold on to that feeling!

I hope everyone is having a great week! Stay active and stay healthy!

25 sessions down and 63 more to go!