Tuesday, September 11, 2007

Training Run 9-11-07

19 days till race day, and I'm starting to get a little apprehensive. But I had a good run tonight...2.75 miles, the longest distance I've ever run without a walking break. I tried to set an easy, comfortable pace, but it was so nice and cool outside that I found myself speeding up because it felt so good to be outside. I was actually kind of chilly and I think I turned on the jets just to warm up!

So...PR distance 2.75 miles, and a time of 34:49, for a per-mile pace PR of just under 12:45!!!!!

Had to ice my left foot afterward, feels tight and a little sore but I don't think it's injured. I'll see how it feels tomorrow, and be sure to wear flat shoes to work so I don't stress it more.

I'm planning to run with Holly at the reservoir on Saturday morning, and admittedly that was part of why I was pushing the pace tonight...I know she's faster than me, and I don't want to be so slow that she doesn't want to run with me again. =)

I probably shouldn't worry as I know I've improved a lot since the PRISMS race...I'm just still getting used to feeling like I have the right to call myself an athlete.

Bagel chips, hummus, and bed.

1 comment:

Elizabeth said...

Ashley, you can definately call you self a runner,you are lacing up you shoe and getting out the door for a run, a whole lot more than most people do. Way to go on the new PR both for time and distance.