Week 9!

This morning was rough. I didn't get enough sleep last night and it was a struggle to get out of bed. I knew I had to leave for my run by a certain time so I could get home and get to work on time.

I was in all out zombie mode! My eyes did not want to open. The run itself actually wasn't that bad. I started out pretty quick. I think it was a combination of knowing the faster I go the sooner it's done and also  getting some of my lack of sleep frustrations out on the road. 

My first mile was my quickest mile yet in this training plan. The second mile was quite a bit slower and then my final mile I finished strong to get my overall pace under 9 minutes per mile.

The weather was perfect! In the low 70's and no wind. I wasn't too cold or too hot. Even though sleep wasn't optional at least the weather was in my favor.

Sleep is one of the important ingredients and with busy schedules and longer runs it'll only become more of a challenge. Wish me luck!

39 runs to go!