Emily's training blog

It wasn't too bad outside this morning considering it snowed overnight.  It was nice and calm, and not too cold.  I felt great when I started my run, but two miles in my stomach started to hurt.  I ended up cutting my run a little short, since I had to make two bathroom stops over the next mile and a half.  I hate when my stomach acts up on runs. 

I ran 4800 to the River Trail, off at Bullion, up to 5400 South, and then an extra loop through the neighborhood to make it six. 

I should feel really good for a workout tomorrow.

I obviously woke for my run with Boston on my mind.  My heart and prayers go out to all those who were present during the bombing, and especially to those who were injured or killed.  I feel a sense of solidarity with all of my fellow runners, and know that not one of us is unaffected by yesterday's events. I approached my run with extra gratitude for even having the opportunity to do something that brings me peace and joy. 

I ran a tempo run today.  I ran a 2 mile warm up, followed by 5 miles in 31:44.  This run was done on the treadmill.  I started at 6:30 per mile pace, and increased .1 every five minutes.  I cranked it up a little more the last couple minutes, and finished at 6:00 per mile pace.  It was good having an extended harder run.  I'm progressing little by little. 

I cooled down 15 minutes to hit 9.1 for the total run.