2 min walk, 15 min run, 2 min walk, 14 min run (because I can't add), 4 min walk. I haven't run slow enough yet to hit recovery pace. This run was slower than my previous runs, but my calves and hamstrings are sore and tight. I don't know why I'm scared to purposely run slow! I don't want to get comfortable there, but that's stupid because I should be running slow to reduce the pounding and allow my bones to adapt. First interval was 1.84 miles at 8:14 min/mi pace, the second interval was 1.74 miles at 7:57 min/mi pace. I got a lot of work to in 4.5 weeks to prepare for this half! But, I did not feel the need to walk once. My foot is feeling great and ready to run! Drove to Hopkinton for 1 h on the AlterG. 2 min walk (4 MPH)/10 min run (10 MPH) x5 at 30% body weight. I kinda cried a little during this run. A really good song came on during one of the run intervals. My body was in sync, my legs were flying and I felt like I did when I was speed training on the treadmill back in March. Once the chorus hit during Mumford and Sons "I Will Wait", it was over, tears welled in my eyes and I was so glad I was facing a wall so people could see this crazy girl teary eyed on the treadmill filled with joy to finally be able to feel that great feeling of the run. What a great glimpse of what is to come!!
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