Just run

Judgement day.  Round 2 of testing.  Slept in knowing that I didn't have to set my alarm.  Well rested for the exam.  Now we wait for the results.

Nothing like a good brisk jog to get the blood flowing.  Contemplated skipping it again today because of testing, but decided not to.  I want to hit 20 miles this week without having to jam all the mileage into a couple of days.  It was cool enough to where wearing a sweatshirt was ok.

1.25 Mile Trail Marker

21:21.93 (Out) 20:01.84 (Back) = 41:23.77

Made it up to core level 2 work out for the evening.  Think I can master the moves in a week to move up to the next level.  Finished with a slow lap around the park.  It felt good to be out and about but that twinge in my knee reminds me that I am but a mere mortal.

I was trying to catch someone.  It's kind of funny that we stayed at the same pace until the turn around point.  Then he turned on the afterburners.  I couldn't catch him, but I did pass a couple of faster runners who were just jogging along.

I was just cruising along enjoying the cool morning weather until I hit the turn around.  Once I started up the little incline, the enjoyable morning got rough.  I guess my body decided to vote against going up the incline.  Regardless, we kept going but I struggled all the way back.  It always feels good to turn the last corner and see home.

25:35.31 (Out)  26:57.96 (Back) = 52:33.27

Today was kind of a curve ball.  Let's just say nothing that I expected to happen, happened.  One of those days when life just wants to see how you respond and prioritize.  Didn't get my run in this morning, but I just happened to have a window of opportunity in the evening.  What a beautiful evening it was too!  I got to see the sunset while just enjoying the rest of the surroundings at my pace.  I got passed up by a few runners I thought I might be able to keep up with, but I resisted the urge.  Everything felt good.  Life is beautiful.

University - 26:29.65 (Out)  26:27.87 (Back) = 52:57.52

Missed my window of opportunity and I didn't even know it.  Just goes to show if you aren't ready for the opportunity when it arrives, it could very well just disappear without you.  Was looking to get out when the kids went down for their afternoon nap, but that never happened.  Oh well.  So close to hitting that 20 mile mark.  Try again next week.