Week Three: Workout Two

Well, I've been sitting in front of my computer for 10 minutes now, trying to get up the energy to write about my workout... That's just the kind of morning it's been.

I woke up at 6:15 on schedule, but could tell from the moment I opened my eyes that I didn't feel like running today. My drive was simply, "get to the trail, and then I'll have to run." I slowly got ready, finding little time wasters to keep me from the inevitable, and I finally got to the trail at 7:51 a.m.

It was a nice morning. Humidity was up (78%), but the temperature was cool. In fact, at one point in the shade I thought it was chilly.

Alright, so here's an observation. I think that every time I workout, my five minute warm-up walk gets longer; not by time, but by distance. I guess I'm getting stronger and looser, so the walk becomes longer. But this morning I think it worked against me. My first interval pace was too fast. I could tell from my first stride, and spent the rest of the first interval trying to slow my pace to a more sustainable one, but after three adjustments I still didn't feel like I got it right. So in my second interval I wasn't quite right either. In my third things settled into a groove more, and my fifth went fine, but I was tired. I ended my sixth interval about 10 seconds early, and really felt worn out.

I ended my workout by walking and then I sat down on a bench on the side of the trail. I stretched my shins (always the most sore) and prayed. Then I headed home. I didn't feel victory today, but I didn't give in to defeat.

On the Trail...

1. I fell short of completing my 6 intervals.
2. I got to the trail today. That's victory enough.

I think I'll try getting more sleep. Hope Friday's better. If not, I'll run this regimen again next week.

--Ben