So This Is Why We Do It

As I was running last week, I couldn't help but think, "why am I running again? It hurts, I am not having any fun, and I think I just heard something pop!!!" But I continued on anyway. Then when my toe spontaneously turned black I had to give it a rest and I kinda missed it. Then today as I was running, things just clicked. I was running a good pace, my breathing was good, legs felt strong, I really felt like a runner. So I remembered why we do this crazy thing called running. I just have to remember this after those tough days!

Tired Arms

So last week I ran 7.5 miles for my long run. After I was done I felt pretty good. My legs weren't tired, my heart and lungs felt great, but my arms were tired. What!!! I try to shake them out every once in awhile, but I guess I need to do a better job with that. Perhaps I should lift weights! My arms are wimpy. Is this just me? I wonder how my arms will do tomorrow on my next long run.

Longer, Slower Run

So I decided to follow expert advise and run my long run much slower than normal. Guess what, it was still hard. Hopefully it will help me build my endurance though. I'm going to need it! :)