After 4 runs in the last 3 days I wasn’t sure I would have the motivation to run today but it is day 1 of my summer maintenance plan / Dopey Challenge training plan and I wasn’t going to start that with a bad attitude!
I had done most of my running the treadmill this weekend and I really wanted to get outside even though the weather was not great. In the end I went out in shorts and a technical shirt but threw my Nike Element Shield jacket on over top and I was glad I did. It was maybe a bit too warm for part of the run but I was thankful for the water resistance for most of it and it did good and cutting the wind as well. That made the run a lot more comfortable than it could have been!
I did the 5 miles and felt pretty good the whole way (I did one of my 4.45 mile laps and a bit of out and back to top it up to 5) – I did try a couple little speed bursts and that felt good. I didn’t really try for speed though – I just wanted to let my mind wander and run free for a bit. Very nice run and I am glad I talked myself into it!
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