If you haven't, it's less fun than it sounds (bear in mind that it doesn't sound like any fun whatsoever). That's been my life since Sunday.
I finally had enough energy/ minimal nausea/ no headache last night, and was able to get out for an evening run. Here are the stats as best I remember them:
Start Time: Approx. 8:30 PM
Finish Time: I... don't remember. :(
Distance: 4.3 miles
Pace: Undetermined
Weather: Warm, but the sun was down. Humidity was minimal.
I didn't keep my pace, but it felt like I was going much slower than I'm used to. I didn't think much of it; after all, I was coming off of what I suspected was food poisoning (on a related note, I won't be touching hummus for a long, long time). But then I dragged myself out of bed this morning in an attempt to log some better miles.
Start time: Approx: 5:45 AM
Finish Time: Approx: 6:50 AM
Distance: 5.88 miles
Pace: 11:03 min/mile
I used to be able to complete this course (one I run very routinely) with a pace of 9:30 without having to walk. But this morning, before I hit the 5 mile mark, I started walking because my quads felt like they were on fire! Clearly that accounts for my sorry pace, and maybe I should just blame it on the hummus. Still, going slow when I want to go fast is FRUSTRATING!
So, since this is a blog about my running exploits, experiments, and accountability (and not just a place to whine), what am I going to do about it? Since I'm going to visit my parents for a few days, and the local high school track is the only real place to run, I might be in for some speedwork.
What is speedwork, and why is a track useful for it? Stay tuned....
And here's a picture from this morning's run in Lexington, Kentucky. Witness the gorgeous sunrise over scenic... Walgreens.
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