Bring on the challenge!

Ran outside in the rain this morning.  At least it wasn't pouring, but a light mist when I began.  Started to come down a little more before I finished, but it wasn't too bad out.  Might have to endure that weather again tomorrow, but the rest of the week looks lovely :)

Did Jillian this morning.  Kind of wet and rainy still so opted for her workout instead.  

Ran 6 miles this morning in 52:45.  Felt really good.  Weather was in the upper 40's so not too terribly cold.  I think this is the longest I've run outside since the marathon.  Hoping to do this distance maybe Friday again.  Thinking about hills tomorrow.

Well, Map My Run says the distance I did was that much.  Thought it was slightly shorter, but guess in the long run it doesn't really matter.  

I did hills this morning.  So, it's a little over a half mile jog to the hill, then probably .2 up the hill, then I circle around the block.  Repeat 5 times (minus the jog from home).  I could tell I haven't done hills in a LONG time.  Whew!!  Kinda tough this morning!  But, it did feel like a great workout.  Gotta get in all the hills I can before I move to Texas where there are NONE!  Felt good to do something different this morning, too.  I think I'm burned out lately because I was doing the same things, over and over and over again.  It's a nice change.  And, the weather is cooperating, too :)  In the 40's this morning, so a little brisk, but I warmed up pretty quickly tackling that hill!  

Hoping for a possible 6 miler in the morning, not sure if I'll be running Saturday again or not.  Early soccer games make for not having enough time in the day! 

Drrrraaaaaggggiinnnggggg this morning.  Possible reasons why??  1.  5th day in a row of exercise, so I'm tired  2.  Did hills yesterday, so my quads were feeling it  3.  Too much coke and ice cream this week  4.  Stayed up a little late last night  5.  Haven't slept well most of the week  6.  Upset that James got send home on Idol last night.    Okay, okay, maybe #6 isn't a good enough reason, but it did contribute to the staying up part because I was so upset about it!!  

Anyway, back to the run.  Finished in 55 minutes even, it was 2 minutes and 15 seconds slower than Wednesday's time.  Understandable considering excuses 1 & 2 above.  The weather was pleasant, about 50 degrees, so it was nice to be outside.  

Think I'll take a break tomorrow because of early soccer games.  I'll be ready for a good run on Monday :)