Run 6.1

After the 20 minute run, running 5, 8, and 5 with 3 minute walks in between was a piece of cake. I really pushed myself to keep a good pace going for most of the runs - probably explains why I got a stitch in my side halfway through the 8 minute run and had to pause the run to do some deep breathing to get rid of it. But I was able to resume the run with no issues. I went further than I normally do and did 4.6 km and it took me about 45 minutes. Even with the pause to get rid of the stitch, at this pace I should be able to beat my baseline 5K by a few minutes. Although my goal is to be under 40 minutes. I will be so pleased for my time to be 39:59 (but I am shooting for 35 minutes).

When I am running, I always put my running list on shuffle. This way I don't get bored with the songs or even the order. I have over 132 songs on the playlist, so I don't usually get that many repeats through the week. (Although, did I really need 3 Nickelback songs during today's 45 minute workout). There were two songs that helped me get through the rest of the run today: 1) Good Bye Earl by The Dixie Chicks (I can't help it, that song makes be giggle, especially cuz of the video). 2) Beautiful by Christina Aguilera (It was playing during my cooldown and just made me feel all warm and fuzzy inside). Just thought I would share some songs, cuz eventually both of you will not need the podcast and need something to listen to.