The Little Things
September 22, 2012

Remember the first time I made it up to 6 miles in my training plan? Well, I did it again! (now hopefully shin splints don’t come sometime this week like last time) On Wednesday and Thursday my knees had been aching, so I was a bit nervous to see how they would hold up during a 6 miler. To my surprise (and happiness), there were no aches or pains while I was running (after is a different story)- yay! I felt great the entire time I was running, and those 6 miles were some of the most enjoyable minutes i had all day.

I think I mentioned before that I am using the Galloway method to train for this half. I’m really hoping to avoid injuring myself. It was interesting for me to compare my average minute/mile pace from the first 6 miler I did (where I ran the entire time) to this 6 miler where I did a 3:1 ration of running to walking. Interestingly enough, my first 6 miler (when I ran constantly), my average pace was 11:53, whereas this 6 miler (where I ran:walk) was 11:35– Faster even though I took walking breaks! I was so happy to see this!

Like I said, I had been experiencing some aches and pains before the run, so my first two miles I ran on a cross country course that I have access to! It was perfect and I think it definitely helped with the aches while I ran. I will definitely try to use this course as often as I can! I had tried to time my run in between two bursts of rain, but it moved in a bit earlier than expected. My last mile and a half was in the rain; my last half a mile was in the thunder and lightning. While I’m fine with running in the rain, I get a little nervous when it comes to lightning. I definitely finished my run strong because I was pushing to get inside!

Soaking but happy! (You can see a review of that skirt here)

I ended my run with some stretching, foam rolling, and a great ice bath (that I struggled to warm up from all night!). I really truly love the whole routine of running, stretching, and ice bathing. To me it’s not only relaxing, but I feel a sense of accomplishment on top of looking forward to it all week. Does that officially make me a runner or am I just crazy? 🙂

Now it’s your turn to share! How do you celebrate when you reach an accomplishment? 

 

 

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6 responses to “6 Miles In The Rain”

  1. Kierston says:
    September 23, 2012 at 6:13 am

    I need to try foam rolling!

    A big accomplishment typically ends with a high hive 🙂

  2. Jenna says:
    September 23, 2012 at 1:19 pm

    Great skirt! I usually live to treat myself to a pedi! Happy Sunday! Spa love!

  3. Danielle (@itsaharleyylife) says:
    September 23, 2012 at 9:30 pm

    My longest run is 6 miles! Ugh that is such an accomplishment! I have ran it twice now! (: