Wow, it's really nice to actually be able to log some miles again! After being sick for the better part of a week, I decided to venture out today. I had planned on 15, but I decided not to push it too much after no running for a week and being sick. I think my underdressing last weekend contributed to my sickness, so I wore pants, gloves, two long-sleeved layers, and a cap today. It was 31 degrees when we started.
I felt my sore throat coming back almost immediately, so I decided to keep it at 10. My husband did 21. I saw him out on the canal, and we ran together for almost a mile. Then I saw another guy I used to run with periodically and ran with him for a while.
Total time was just over 1:36, a 9:37 average. I was happy with that, and it felt pretty easy. I finished the first 5 miles in about 49:30 and picked it up over the second half. My last two miles were 9:25 and 9:05. Those two felt a little more labored than they should have, but hopefully I can get back to normal this week.
My plan for next week is 7 miles per day during the week and 20 next Saturday. Then I will begin a 2-week taper until the marathon! Hope this body holds up, and that the germs stay away!
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