i'm done with another 10wk run schedule. i'm happy to report that i FINALLY ran over 100 miles in that time. that's a pretty big accomplishment for me! the exact total for the past 10wks is 108.61 miles. yay!!! so going back to the beginning of this past schedule it started out with me pulling some muscles in my legs due to starting some speed work. so i ended up cutting it out and replacing it with a short run and cross training. i'm proud of myself for running outside more than i ever have and even going outside when the weather hasn't been too pleasant. i'm feel proud that i've really enjoyed this particular running schedule more than the other two because i pre-planned each day instead of just leaving it up to whatever i felt like that day. having that structure was good for me because i only missed six workouts this last schedule..(out of 50 actual workout days!) i've given running alot of thought as the days, weeks and months have passed..i've thought about the reasons why i run (especially on the days when i'm just not feelin' it.), what things i should do differently, where i want to run, what running path i'm on what particular day usually sparks many different thoughts too. running allows my mind to wander, running allows my mind to be still even though my body still moving, to just focus on running and nothing else, to just "be"..i think that's why running alone is a good thing for me every once in awhile. it gives me the chance to just listen to my own breathing. it's quite peaceful, actually.
and now..on to another 10wk run schedule!
