Check out my pace in my third mile this morning!! 8:06! Great way to start what turned out to be an amazing day. I was productive at work and at school, I had a wonderful lunch with lovely friends and I had a yummy dinner with my mom. Can’t beat that!
I’m so happy that I’m getting faster!! 😀 Next Step: Adding mileage!!!!
Today I did a 10K with my friend Caitlin. It was an overcast, extremely windy morning and I had one too many beers at my bbq last night but, I managed to try my best and finished without falling over, LOL.
I ran at an average pace of just under 9 minute miles and really enjoyed myself. It was a beautiful morning and I got to spend some time with friends…. can’t beat that. This photo was taken by Casey just as the sun was rising over the ocean.
Not a bad way to spend a Sunday morning, even if you ARE running while hung-over. 
More photos from the race:
So, not only did I get back in my groove and go for a run today, I ran a 5K at an average pace of 8:40 which for me is pretty good!! As I mentioned in my previous article:
http://walkruninspired.com/2014/03/31/goals-im-committed-to/
I want to start running regularly at an average pace of under 9 minute miles… Today’s run means that I’m well on my way!
Now, if I can only extend the length of my runs at this pace…. 😉
Today was hectic both during and after work… by the time it was 5pm I was so hungry and tired, all I could think to do was eat dinner. I had nothing prepared so when my mom asked me to join her for some lentil soup at her place, I agreed. After a bowl of that fiber- protein-iron-rich-goodness, I felt like a sluggish bump on a log.
As I sat with mom on the patio after dinner, though, all I could think of was going for a run. I was so restless that my mind was going 100 miles an hour thinking about lacing up and hitting the pavement…. I wouldn’t feel right until I did it.
I gave myself a couple hours to digest and headed out just before it got dark. Fastest run in a few months and well under 9 minute miles which is one of the goals I shared being committed to achieving! I’m well on my way 🙂
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