Today's threshold run was a good learning experience. I struggled through the whole thing. I don't think I fueled well enough before or during the run, because I felt like I was on the verge of passing out the last couple of miles. I was definitely running on empty. I learned that I did not go into today's run with a very good attitude. I was dreading doing it, and it showed on my run. More important than the outcome of the run is how mentally tough I stay during the run, and I defeated myself today. Marathon training is teaching me that I'm not always going to feel wonderful during a workout, but that it's still important to give my very best. I admit I had an emotional breakdown after the workout. I cried and swore that I was done marathon training. But, I have a better perspective now, and I'm ready for the next couple of weeks. The first challenge is 20 miles in the snow tomorrow!!! Total time for run: 1:07:29 Goal pace: 1:06:00.
Two mile warm-up and 2 mile cooldown. | 