I am following the schedule to a tee. I will not add/delete miles. I am determined to do this. It also helps that I am actually liking all this running. I thought I would be someone who would get bored because I need to jazz up my workout routine. I didn't think I could run five days a week and be fine with that.
I do toss yoga into the mix. That has helped immeasurably. Each Friday and Sunday I will toss in my Ashtanga yoga practice to maintain my flexibility. This seemed to help last year when I was injured, and I am determined to get through the training injury free so I need to take care of myself.
I am nervous about running seven miles today since I figuratively fell on my face last week trying to run six. But I ran the entire program this week - 2.5, 4.5, 2.5, 3 miles Monday through Thursday - so I should be fine.
And I was. I couldn't believe it! I was exhausted when I was finished, don't get me wrong, but I felt awesome. I was able to run seven without much trouble. And the walkers did not pace me!
I then went to visit my friend who has a cottage on Lake Erie. The water was cold enough to offer incredible relief for my aching legs. I did the run, but I rued the run.
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