Distance: 4.6 miles
Duration: 45ish minutes
Vehicle: Suacony Shoes
This was a fartlek, and it was not easy. Especially because it was my first time going this distance in a long long while. But I got out there and pushed it. The first 2 miles to warm up we're miserable, it must have been 85 90 out and the humidity was killer. I am going to need to try to figure out how to run later but still be able to enjoy a family dinner. Overall the run was not great, I wanted to quit every second of it, but I didn't and I did finish. My 11 minutes for the fartlek were not so great, i felt slow and sluggish on the quick areas and did not feel like I was going a reasonable pace on the off areas. But i got out there and I did it. I saw the doctor today, we talked about how I need to watch my feet closely and make sure I don't reinjure myself, but also how if I want to run these marathons I need to jump right back into training. He suggested 3 ibprofen 3 times a day to help with the foot being so weak and the pain in my achilles tendon. He also suggested a good multi vitamin to help with the whole being a vegetarian thing. I am happy I had a chance to see him today, I trust this guy and he is always honest with me.
as good job getting through the work out, even tho you wanted to stop. Id say for now dont worry if you feel sluggish on those fast parts - just focus on trying to get your heart rate up. as long as you can do that, you can still get a good work out no matter how fast you are traveling. good job! i have just jogged two days in a row but will hopefully get a tempo run in tomorrow.
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