Behind in Blogging Training Runs

Okay, I'm not big on "routine" blogging. Never have been one for keeping journals. The only one I've actually been able to keep up is my regular running log on my iPhone. Even that I forget some days. Besides, I've been a bit more focused on school work than blogging my training.

Okay, so I've been running with my white lab named Bear. Even though he's usually just trotting it's somewhat of a fast pace for me. I'm usually going at a sub-10 min/mile pace. Tuesday, I ran alone around 2 in the afternoon. It was my hill run. Although I had a lot of walk breaks, I tried not to take more than 1 during the half mile intervals. That was tough with the steep hills at the beginning of the run. And for the past few weeks, I've been struggling (big time) with getting past a quarter mile before dying. But Tuesday, I did feel a little stronger, that was encouraging. Yesterday, I did a very short strength exercise workout then jumped on the treadmill. Feeling a bit tired, I wasn't expecting much. Turned it on, selected the "X-Country" program and set the speed to 4.5 mph. (Indication I was tired: that felt fast). I set the time for 30 (It was late and I was pressed for time.) While running, I watched Cash Cab. By the time Cash Cab was over, I had done 2.2 miles with only 3 stops (and those were to reach for a paper towel on the post next to my machine.) I had just finished 2 miles with only 3 very short stops. Last night, as I drifted off to sleep, I felt like I had worked hard but was not sore. Felt good, physically and morale-wise. This is propelling me into wanting to run not feeling like I have to run. It no longer feels like a chore.