...is that you don't run at an even pace. While the end result of my seven mile run was a very respectable 9:10 pace for my easy run, at times I was all over the map. I ranged in pace from 7:21-10:33. As hard as I tried to run evenly, I wanted to use my anger to push myself further and faster. I know this will maybe probably present a problem on Saturday because of the long milage, but I hope not.
Now, you maybe wondering why I was angry. Well there were a few reason -- 1) not being able to complete yesterday's tempo run still really bothered me 2) work wasn't anything special today; it wasn't bad, nor good, but I know I could've done better 3) I was tired of not hearing from a good friend (as of writing, still nothing). I really wish that reason #3 wasn't as big a factor into the run, but I would be lying if I said it wasn't. I only hope that it doesn't become a factor during my 16 miles on Saturday. Even with the uneven and angry running, there were two silver linings during this run. The first was the impeccable sunset I witnessed on the last mile. A beautiful yellow, blue and pink sky welcomed me home. The second was that my foot didn't hurt me anytime during the run. And when I say my foot didn't hurt, I mean the plantar fasciitis nor the outside arch that started to hurt yesterday. I am 95% decided that I am going to run the rest of the training runs in my race days shoes as they have the insoles for the plantar fasciitis and will still be fresh on race day! For about four hours today I was convinced that it was Friday, but I was sorely mistaken and will run my easy eight miles scheduled for Friday, tomorrow, when it is actually Friday.
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