Distance: 1 mile
Time: 9:09
Location: To Apple Valley via Ottawa and Back
Even though I said in my last post that I would now focus more on running for a specific amount of time (rather than for a specific distance), I was so sore after yesterday's run that I opted for something short today. My legs were throbbing after yesterday's 20 minute run (my first in 9 months). I was surprised I was even able to get myself out the door tonight! Tomorrow is going to be a rest day, so I decided just to go for it tonight and time my mile. It's been a long time since I ran a timed mile! In fact, the last time was June 27th, 2011 back at our rental house on Powhatan Rd. I ran a 7:50 that day. I knew tonight's times wouldn't be anywhere near that, since I'm just barely getting back into it. Plus, with how sore my legs were, I started to worry that I'd record my worst mile ever! I would be happy with anything under 10:00. (The slowest mile I've ever recorded was 9:36 on May 24th, 2010). Well, I did give myself a little scare with how bad I was feeling on the run, but I ended up with a 9:09. I was happy with it, all things considered. Even though I hadn't logged a +9:00 mile since July 10th, 2010 when I ran 9:04, I can't remember going on a run feeling this sore in years! I did toy with the idea of resting tonight, but now that I'm officially registered for the Mojave Narrows 5K, I felt I needed to run tonight. I can't slack off anymore! Every opportunity I get to run, I'm taking it. And though I ran slow tonight, at least I ran. These times will be a thing of the past soon enough.
As far as the run itself, aside from my physical performance, it was rather enjoyable. I decided to run back out the same route as yesterday. It's a half mile to get out to Apple Valley Rd., so I just turned around there and headed back. The temperature was perfect, a little breeze, and nice and quiet with hardly a car or person in sight. Can't wait for the soreness to be gone so I can fully appreciate these peaceful runs.
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