Distance: 2 miles
Time: 19:50
What a day! After getting off work in Barstow I quickly drove the 80 miles to Upland to be there for the birth of my niece. After spending a few hours at the hospital I drove back up to Apple Valley in time to eat a quick dinner. Finally, at about 9:30 pm, I went on my run. I left much later than usual, and I wasn't feeling mentally or physically into it. But thankfully I willed myself to go anyway. I ran the same 2 mile route from yesterday. I ended up with a slower time, but I still feel good about the run. I started out very tight and stiff. My left calf was still bothering me and I had a lot of soreness in both Achilles tendons. But after the half-mile mark I began feeling more comfortable. I sank into a rhythm and my breathing relaxed. For the rest of the run I maintained a nice, steady (though rather slow) pace.
It's only been 2 days since I increased my distance, but I feel it's going well so far. The 2 miles didn't feel all that difficult tonight. I think it's all a matter of getting my legs used to the distance. Tomorrow, though, we'll see if my 1 mile time has been affected by the increased distance.
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