I started out on the treadmill this morning because James was running outside. The stupid thing is that I can't remember how far I ran! It was either 1.35 or 2.35 miles. I don't know--I was just watching "The Count of Monte Cristo" until James got back. I'll assume the lower number just to make sure I don't short-change my training. Anyway, then I kicked off my shoes and ran 2.6 outside. It is a little bit strange to run on the ground after running on the treadmill. It almost feels like the ground is still moving. It's odd. My pace for the barefoot section was 8:59 on average, which is faster than usual. I think it is just because I was warmed up. It didn't seem like it was faster than I normally go. I hope that means I am getting faster! We'll see. I still haven't decided which half marathon to try for 1:50 this fall. "When the runner is ready, the half marathon will appear" is kind of what I am thinking. I wish I could stay local, and yet avoid the crushing heat of the valley. Maybe there is some little half in Tuscon or Payson or something. 1.65 miles in the PM barefoot, with my little kids. James kicked off his shoes for the run, too. Then, of course, my kids BEGGED us to let them run without shoes, too. So our whole family went running through the neighborhood barefooted. We got lots of looks, and even some comments from people in cars. "Doesn't that hurt?" and so forth. It was a fun run. My kids did really well barefooted. Zero complaints from my 5 year-old. And my little squeaky wheel 7 year-old only whimpered twice when he stepped on a rock.
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