Sunday, June 26, 2011
Five and still alive!!
Well folks, I did it and I have to say it wasn't all that bad! I made it to 5 miles!! This is a major life event for me because up to this point I wouldn't have dreamed of jogging for 5 miles straight! (who does?) I give some credit to my success to the wonderful morning it was weather-wise. I was around 65 degrees and even a little chilly, which was odd for the middle of summer but very much appreciated!! Also we were on level ground once again, the four miler was up 2 hills and I think that really took it out of me because they were close to the beginning. I'm still learning how to adjust pace to accomplish those hills! I felt great most of the run, however towards the last mile my hip flexor muscles/joints were really sore. I need to find out what to do about that, because they were REALLY sore the last quarter mile, which I might add is up a pretty good incline and is just a boatload of fun, NOT! I really didn't think I was going to jog the entire time up the hill but I kept focused on a stop sign at the end of the road and kept telling myself I was almost there and before you know it I was!!! So, now the mileage stays around 2 miles the next few weeks, which will be a nice break....but just around the corner lies 6!
