time: 1:30 pm, sunday
distance: 11.07
duration: 1:23.00
pace: 7:30
this run went great. i had some time to stretch before I went out and thatreally helped me. i fell right into an awesome natural pace from the moment i started moving because i took just 5 minutes to stretch out my arms and my body in general. i was again worried about my toe, but it felt fine, and so did the rest of my body.
At one point, about 3 miles in, a negative thought crossed my mind. for some reason i wondered if i'd be able to finish the run. i wasn't struggling i just worried that all of a sudden the pace would just get too difficult. but, as the run went on i learned to enjoy the struggle. the route actually got crazy difficult with a series of horrible hills. hills that left me gasping for air at the top.
as i ran i just tried to focus on one step at a time. that's all. i wasn't thinking miles ahead. i tried to enjoy the scenery and the awesome work out and push away my negative thought i had. also lately when i'm running i've been thinking of the people who run 50 mile races or training runs even. those are some awesome athletes and it inspires me to enjoy the 11 miles i get to run.
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