Wednesday, August 4, 2010

Success!

Did I run as fast as I had planned?

No.

Did I run as far as I had planned?

No.

Did I do intervals as planned?

No.

So, why was today a success?

Because I got out and ran. 
Once I realized it was 75 degrees and 100% humidity, I knew it wouldn't be an optimal run.  I was running slowly.  Thanks to the humidity, sweating wasn't very useful.  The occasional light breeze was very welcomed, but occasional wasn't often enough.  After a mile, I took a short walk break.  Then, at about 2 miles, my foot started hurting, so I walked the rest of the way, stretching it every few minutes.  It feels like a plantar faciitis type of feeling, so I didn't want to make it worse.  It seems to be better now, but I'll stretch today to make sure.  Soon after I got home, it started pouring.  Maybe I should take up swimming instead!

I didn't count bunnies, thinking that I would actually use the lap button for intervals, even though I didn't.  There were a crazy number of bunnies out, though.  I also saw a toad on the sidewalk, and the birds were singing their beautiful tunes!

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