When I left the house this morning, I wasn't sure I could do it. I haven't run three mile for over a month and I was nervous. I did make the big mistake of not eating before I left. I was going at a decent speed but halfway through I could feel my energy slipping. I will say one really wonderful thing I've learned from running is how to listen to my body. I knew I couldn't keep pushing at the pace I was going. If I did, I would pass out. My body told me to walk and save a bit of energy to finish. I walked for about four minutes before I felt recovered. After that, I picked up the pace I was able to run the rest of my splits. I didn't pass out, I didn't even feel shaky. I just listened to what my body told me and I was able to keep a decent pace and finish. I hope that I can do that during all my races. I hope that I can keep being in tune with how much I can push myself. I love that when it comes to keeping myself from injury, I can listen to what my body has to say. Now if I could only figure out what it's saying when it comes to nutrition....
Stats:
| Distance 3.00 Mi. | Duration 42:13 | Avg. Pace 14:04 | Avg Speed 4.26 mph |
Splits
| Intervals | Pace (min/mi) | Elevation (ft) |
| 5:00 (fast) | 13:38 | -1 |
| 1:00 (slow) | 14:14 | 1 |
| 5:00 (fast) | 13:41 | 3 |
| 1:00 (slow) | 15:51 | 1 |
| 5:00 (fast) | 13:47 | 5 |
| 1:00 (slow) | 15:34 | 1 |
| 5:00 (fast) | 14:24 | 3 |
| 1:00 (slow) | 16:04 | -1 |
| 5:00 (fast) | 13:43 | -9 |
| 1:00 (slow) | 19:01 | -1 |
| 5:00 (fast) | 13:46 | 0 |
| 1:00 (slow) | 15:31 | -0 |
| 5:00 (fast) | 13:48 | -3 |
| 1:00 (slow) | 14:06 | 2 |
| 5:00 (fast) | 15:51 | 1 |
You'll be shocked how fast three miles goes from a long run to a restful short run.
ReplyDeleteYou are doing great! I ran my first 4 miler about 2 weeks ago. It started out bad since I just wasn't feeling it that day. Once I got started I felt just fine. Once I hit 4 miles I felt guilty for having such a bad slow start, so I decided to run an extra .44 miles just to make up for it. I ended up running 4.44 miles and it wasn't that hard. I just notice a little bit in my legs and hips but that is all. I have a 5 mile tomorrow and I am a little worried about it. I took off 2 running days since I was so tired from the garage project. I didn't do my 2 miles yesterday and don't know if I should today since I have such a long one tomorrow. Either way don't stress too much. It comes more quickly then you realize.
ReplyDeleteGood luck ramping up the mileage! Don't look too many weeks ahead; just follow the plan. You will amaze yourself!
ReplyDeleteKeep up the good work, Liz! You're doing great!
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