Today, I ran the same run I did on Monday, yet faster. Or at least I felt like it was faster. It was colder. I was pressed for time. A shitload of cars and trucks were driving west on 28 into the setting sun. All of it lent to a sense of urgency that made my pace a little zippier. Although I like the heat, cool weather does have its advantages. It is a bit harder to breathe cold air. I look forward to running one of the country road loops on Sunday morning.
I have to get Debbie my 3-day diet diary. Not that I am on a diet - never! I like to eat and eat often. With my goofy schedule, it is hard to eat on a regular schedule. So, I had to time my run for one hour after my bagel & peanut butter. Find something that works pre-run and stick with it - some of the better advice I have received. I know she'll tell me to change things up. I need more grains and veggies, less white flour pasta. Perhaps more protein. More water. Less coffee. She is such a good trainer - always upbeat and positive and encouraging. Funny, too. That is important.
I'm not too concerned with wearing a sophisticated watch with a GPS and all the bells & whistles. Mainly, because then I'll have to wear my glasses. I kind of eyeball the hands of my old Timex that is falling apart and guesstimate how long time-wise I have run. If I start using a fancy watch, then I'll obsess about minutiae. I think what works for me is to find a pace that feels good and just keep doing it. At least it worked this summer in preparation for the Fox Cities 1/2 marathon. However, I wasn't trying to qualify for Boston. So, I suppose I better suck it up and get the fancy watch. Garmin has a purple version. :) Maybe Santa Claus likes purple, too.
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