I just ran 3 miles for the first time in seven weeks.
It took me 34 minutes. 10 minutes longer than my good summer runs.
Cringe.
This is a very humbling thing to admit.
But the facts are the facts, and there's no getting around them.
The fact that I actually completed my run is success in my book.
So where do I go from here? I'm back at square one, but I don't intend to stay here. I didn't push myself today, because I'm letting my body tell me how much and how far; slowly I will work back up to a good pace.
Here's the long and short of it:
I am training for a half-marathon in January!
I've decided to make this my recovery race. No rigorous time constraints. Just completion.
Stay tuned.
Jessica Leigh, you are a rock star. I woke up this morning at 6:30 to get my workout in, and I thought of you. I said to myself "If Jessie can do this, I can do this". Miss you, friend :)
ReplyDeleteOne step (literally) at a time, my dear... :)
ReplyDeleteSo excited about this!
ReplyDeleteWow, you're running at my pace now!! And, a half-marathon...that's pretty amazing! Too bad I won't be there to run it with you ;)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, Jessica! This is a Sweet victory! I know it felt great to get back out there (for 3 miles!) again!
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