Tempo Run - 8 miles
08.19.09
Gorgeous morning and mentally ready for my 8 mile run. Had to nudge the hubby a little to get his butt moving but eventually he came around with a cup of coffee. Headed out around 6:15 but after fooling with the POS Timex GPS I decided to forgo the technology and head on out. Extremely frustrated since my run was based on pace I started to feel the ‘old jessica’ coming back strong.
Go away Old Jessica, don’t lose your patience with something you can’t control….Welcome new Jessica my patient enlightened one….your body feels incredible there is nothing to be frustrated about. Plus! And not to sound negative here, but I’m not that good to be getting crazy over the loss of specificity for one single run. I settled in and quickly decided that I would use $150 of my India savings (not fundraising dollars people…please, like I would steal? That’s old jessica business) and buy the Garmin 305. BJ’s been wanting it for a while and now I need it so that’ s done, we’re getting it.
Met up with the Beej on the trail and ran the last 4 miles with him. Body feels excellent, I’m so grateful. Followed that with a good session of work, then massage, haircut and acupuncture.
Tomorrow is rest day and Friday, first long run on the plan 13 miles - hello NCAR!