Rough Week

Since my run last Thursday with K, I have had a hard time running. I attempted to go for a run on Saturday but my legs couldn't do it. I did at least go for a 6 k walk (plus a swim and some boating later in the afternoon). My legs were still pretty sore on Sunday. Monday and Tuesday were really hot. I attempted to go yesterday for a run up at the trail, but I just wasn't feeling it. My legs hurt, it was starting to get dark, and I just wasn't comfortable. I only ran about 7 minutes and then turned around and walked back. Even during the walk back, I could feel my heart racing. I also really had to go to the bathroom (i.e. pint of blueberries in the morning plus running don't mix). However one good thing did come from this - since I had to go to the washroom, I decided to go to the Tim's that I can see from the trail around the 2km mark. I never actually realized how far of a distance that actually is. And to think I actually go farther than that during my runs. So it made me feel really good about myself.

I chatted with K about some strategies to get be over this little hump. I am now on longer runs (25 minutes) and I really enjoyed the interval running. I was debating going back a week or even moving to the Bridge to 10k program. We decided that I would try the 25 minute run again and that I would reward myself with a non-food item if I completed it today. I am now the proud owner of a new pink hoodie from Walmart (it was on sale for $11) and the book "Chicken Soup for the Runners Soul". My plan for the book is to read it and flag the stories I am mostly inspired by, so that when I hit a block again, I can pull out the book for some motivation.

So I have proved to myself that I can still do the 25 minute run. I will be going again (hopefully Saturday morning) and I am going to increase the distance to about 7 km. Since the 10k is about 8 weeks away, I really want to work on increasing the distance, even if I am not running the whole thing. I want my body to be used to actually going the full distance. Doesn't matter how fast it actually takes me... Just matters that I am doing it....

Speaking of which I saw a great shirt from Nike: I will if you will (and then the Nike system). I liked it.