Motivation gets you started, habit keeps u going

8:20 am run. 40 degrees. AP 10:21

My brain wanted the miles...but my legs did not want anything to do with speed. I was lucky to barely get 2 MP miles in.

I wanted to run 7 but then I remembered that I made an appointment for the husky to get a bath...OOPS! So I had to quick run home, shower and get her over there.

Happy running all!

P.S. I found out that I got 3rd place in my age division from yesterdays 5K. Now I wish I would have waited around!

I had allergies yesterday so I popped a benadryl and was dozing. I think I fell asleep at 8..but then was up again at 11 got kicked out of bed. my head hurt and I think I was moving too much...then the dogs woke up at 2 b/c no one took them out before bed...then I fell back asleep.

day 3 of no pop...my head hurts...off to work!

6:15 am--still sleeping badly...ended back up on the couch again....I thougth not drinking coke was suppose to help me sleep??

Day 5 no coke! Yipeee!!!

6:15 am 52 degrees Average pace 10:50

This was a nice run. I decided not to run last night just to see how it would effect my long run. It was a smart choice. I tend to run the Wednesday night one faster than I should the day before a long run.

My only prob today is trying to get weather and clothes right. It was only 50...I work a short sleeve with tights. I wasn't how but the tights were just a smidge too much.

Then I had the reflective sash tht kept falling for the first mile (which is weird b/c I haven't had that problem) And of course my fuel belt was being a goob. I put my spi belt around it and it was better. I love my head light...I work my buff and I still couldn't feel it. Very comfy.

I got to listen to my fav morning show while running which helps. Also gives me a reason to wake up early so i can run and listen to it.

I also tried a hammer gel today. I know it is way to short of a distance to have one...but I think it gave me a little kick towards the end. Plus I didn't have that problem of feeling like I"m starving 7-8 miles into the run. Also I want to know which gel I like before I start packing on the miles. Any who...I have one more flavor to try. Raspberry will not be bought again. The gu's were okay but I thought I would try other stuff to see what is available.

Happy running all!

7:45 am 65 degrees-windy-rainy

I had the alarm for 6 but woke up at 5:30 and it was a downpour. I'm not super sure about running in the rain and the dark...sooo I slept in a little hoping to get some daylight. It worked out b/c it only rained a little during the run. Also I got to wear a skirt and short sleeve top. It is such a warm October! I'm sort of interested to see how my November 4 miler race is going to be. Will it be cold? or warm?

Safety question--I run on mostly streets---so I really hate when cars slow down to a halt to ask me a question. Is it rude that I just keep going? If i'm on the sidewalk I have no problem stopping and asnwering but when I'm so close to the car I don't feel comfortable. I feel like if I stop I'm asking to be abducted!

7:45 am 45 Degrees Windchill 38 degrees Average Pace 9:42