I did a 6/1 (run/walk) with a 2 minute run to finish off the 30 minutes. Unlike my previous run, this time I decided to time my first mile. I didn't go all out, but my pace for that mile was quite a bit faster then I usually run. I was supposed to take my 1 minute walk break after 6 minutes, however I wanted to finish my mile first so I kept on running. I finished the mile in 06:27. I'm happy with that. After 06:27 I turned off my watch and walked for about 45 seconds and then turned it back on and began running my next 6 at 07:00.
Needless to say, the rest of my run was a struggle. I had to dig pretty deep to keep going. There was a lady there (Highview Park) running as well, and the fact that she kept going helped me to keep going also. The weather was nice, about 45 degrees and sunny. A shirt, track jacket, and windbreaker pants were enough to keep me warm. My new SkullCandy earphones for my iPod stayed in my ears (for the most part), and I prefer to run with music. After my run I went to Target to pick up some stuff and got a coffee. For some reason a hot coffee is nice after a morning run. It's a nice way to reward yourself for getting the job done.
I think I might run again tomorrow and do another 6/1. On my training schedule I was supposed to do two 6/1's back-to-back last week. I took some days off last week so I didn't get to do that. Since my run was sort of rough I would like to do it again before I move on. Because I'm following the schedule so loosely I'm not going to title my posts by what day I'm on, but only by what week of the schedule I'm on. Until next time...
"Don't bother just to be better than your contemporaries or predecessors. Try to be better than yourself." -William Faulkner
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