PM - Ran 1.92 in 21.32 AHR 158, 78% of max, HR Range 148-163, 13.38 in zone, peak 176, cal 521 based on 232 lbs. 11.13 pace. I really struggled with this run from the start. My shin was hurting and I wasn't into the run mentally. Even after I got out the door and started running I seriously considered going back inside. Part of it could have been the in-n-out milkshake I ate. After about half a mile mile my runs were getting pretty short before my heart rate monitor told me to start walking. About the mile mark I pass two walkers. As I pass them, one of them says hi, and asked how my wife and baby are doing. It was my wife's visiting teacher. Just before I passed them I started running even though my HR monitor hadn't gotten quite to the bottom of the training range. Just a few seconds after I passed it told me to slow down. I just turned a corner before I passed them and I had a half mile before I could turn another corner and be out of sight. So I ignored my heart rate monitor and contintued to run. So for part of my run I was above 90% of my max heart rate. Even trying hard not to look too bad I ended up walking a bit of that half mile. At least I put in a PR time on the route. Not bad considering how much I dreaded the run from the beginning. I may not run tomorrow because I really think my shins need a rest. I keep thinking "pride cometh before the fall." Lets hope that isn't the case today. Please excuse me while I go get some ice to put on my shins.
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