It's been a long time since I've had a run that relaxing. I just went easy on my pace, about a 10:20 avg. and just let my ipod play at will, through slow songs and usually annoying songs that I fast forward through. I just went with it and it was so nice. I was actually home at 7 miles but I said to myself, "just one more mile" and so it was. I live for and love runs like this one.
My achilles took about 2 miles to warm up, was feeling a little strained and when I got to the light at mile 2, I stretched for a bit and then it seemed to calm down and go into auto pilot mode like the rest of me.
Today my youngest left to school early and so I have the entire day to myself, well at least until 2:00, and I loved the preview of what my life will be like next school year. After 13 years of having little ones at home with me all day, It will be a great reward to have my days be free for me time.
edit: I checked my splits, they were actually a little faster than that. So I've got that going for me. Which is nice. |