I've been really struggling with my short runs lately. It has really perplexed me how I can get up on Saturdays, run 8 miles and feel great, but those short mid-week runs kill me. Is it my allergies? Is it harder for me to run in the evenings after working all day? Is it all mental?
Yes, those all probably play a part. During my five mile run yesterday, I think I found the root of the problem, though - it takes me three miles to warm up. There I was yesterday, running in gale force winds, up hills and by mile four I was feeling great. By the time I reached my car, I felt like I could have kept going. Miles one through three, though, were awful. It was then that I remembered someone telling me they won't run 5ks (they'll only run 10ks) because they need at least five miles to warm up. When they told me that, I thought they were nuts! Yesterday, I thought back to when I was swimming, and the first 3 laps of my 500s would kill me, and after that I was good-to-go. Now that I know this is how my body works, I won't beat myself up on struggling with my short runs, because know I know I can definitely do longer runs.
I can't believe it, but am I becoming a long-distance runner?
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When Mike and I decided we wanted to train to run a half-marathon, we found that Team in Training was a great fit. By receiving thorough training and guidance, we would be given all the tools necessary to run our first endurance race. The best part: we would raise money for cancer research! Cancer has touched both of our families: in addition to my dad's cancer, we've each lost a grandparent to the disease. We have an investment in cancer research, for our own long-term health!
Oh, and the bonus? I get to go to Seattle for the half-marathon!
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Wednesday, April 15, 2009
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