On Saturday afternoon, I was feeling so much better. My cold was pretty much gone and I felt like going on a brisk run to get back on my routine. About a mile away from my place is a trail that runs along side the back of some homes. It's a mix of dirt and concrete with plenty of hills to heat up the calves and quads. I started my run at a steady pace and completed 2 miles easy. The voice on my Endomondo training program informed me of my 9 minute/ mile status. I was stoked! I'm not saying that that's fast, but it's faster than usual for me, and I didn't even notice. I continued on my run and by about the 5th mile, the knee twinges began. Nothing painful-just a suggestion that perhaps a bit longer and then it's time to call it a day. I took a turn onto the dirt path along side the railroad tracks and finished six miles before walking the last 1/8 of a mile back home. Didn't want to push my luck. I did six miles and I was thrilled. Maybe that's nothing to some runners, but to a humble one like me, that's big.
Ciao!
Tayler
9 minute miles - that's amazing! you'll leave us in the dust on sunday! xo
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