Progress

On Saturday I ran the same 16 mile route that I did several weeks ago.  It is a very hilly run and when I first did it, I really struggled with the distance and the hills.  This time, I felt much stronger, had no trouble with the hills, and finished with a faster pace and lower average heart rate.  I think that means my training is working!  It’s just one run, but I am starting to think I am going to be able to do this with minimal pain. 

There is another snow storm coming so who knows what training will be like this week.  I was forced to the treadmill last week for speed work due to weather.  It worked out fine but I much prefer running outside when I can, even when the weather is not great.  Hopefully this snow will come and go and the roads will be cleared and safe to run.

Random thought from the Olympics…why are there no fat men in the curling competition?  Of all the sports, this is an event that cries for a beer belly and flannel shirts.

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