Running Log, Entry #3

HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY!!!

On the books for today was another 42 minute run. My niece was here and she agreed to go running (jogging for her, LOL) with me. She ran all through high school and a few years in college. I was nervous for her to "see me in action" as well as excited for us to share this new chapter in my life. I was also curious to see what would happen to my pace if I changed it to a 1:30 / :45... could less time running = a faster pace?

I knew that a 42 minute run usually took me 3.1 miles - a 5K. Sometimes it took 43 min or 44 min, but you get the picture. We woke up a bit later than I'd hoped and the Florida sun was already in full effect. I felt sluggish and not "with it" for our workout. As I shuffled to turn the corner onto my street at the end of our run, I pulled my cell phone out of my Spibelt and looked at my CardioTrainer app. I could not believe what I was seeing! I was about to beat my 5K pace! So I kicked it into high gear and sprinted home! I DID IT! A NEW PR for the holiday! It was a great way to celebrate my 4 month running anniversary!

It's not a fantastic pace, but for me, it is a huge improvement! It is my fastest 5K distance so far, on a hot, humid morning! I am anxious to see what my pace is on tomorrow evening's run. There is a 5K I am contemplating on Thurs, July 21st @ 7:00 pm. I wonder if I can make it a sub 40:00 race?!? Hmmmm...

Happy Running,

Beth

41:28

3.1 miles

13:23 per mile