I've been fighting this niggling cold for a week now. On Saturday, I decided to just REST. I hung out with my family. I played the memory game. I talked about accomplishing something, but really, I didn't accomplish anything. Saturday night, we brought James' old race car bed over to some friends who have 2 younger boys, and then had a nice quiet dinner.
After dinner, I drug john to Dick's to spend a gift card I had won (I've been pretty lucky with the winning lately). I ended up with a new (1 size SMALLER) pair of capris and a long sleeved blaze orange top (that I LOVE).
So on Sunday, I was pretty excited to try out my new outfit. But not enough to get up early to do it. By the time I actually MADE it outside, it was 1:30. No worries - still plenty of time for 10 miles before the Super Bowl.
The weather was STUNNING. Sunny skies, 40 degrees, light breeze, awesome. I took off with the thought that MAYBE I could run this run. As in, no walk breaks. I've done a couple 8 milers without walking, so it was a reasonable goal.
I put on some music, and just got lost in the run. I FELT AMAZING.
Somewhere around mile 5 I thought, "maybe I could negative split this run." Maybe.
I ran to a little subdivision I'd never run before, just to check it out. I've never been barked at so much in all my life. After 2 loose dogs tried to maul me, I got the hell out and swore I'd never run there again. Ack.
I tried to take a gu at about mile 8 (it was starting to feel hard) but I had a tough time with the whole eating and running at the same time thing. Need to work on that.
And then I was done! I was done, with the silliest, goofiest, can't-wipe-it-off grin EVER. HOLY CRAP!
It looked like this:
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| unexpected runner - this is my walkman :) |
- I had never in my life run 10 miles in a row with no walking
- I had never in my life run 5 sub-10 minute miles in a row
- Average pace was 10:02, average moving pace was 9:59!!!!!
- The last 5k? A measly 42 seconds off my 5k PR!
Half marathon PR? I'm comin' for you....
awesome job!
ReplyDeleteSo pleased for you!!
ReplyDeleteNice job!!! :)
ReplyDeleteHow exciting! A great run always makes my whole week! :)
ReplyDeleteThat is such an amazing feeling. Why can't every run be like that, right??
ReplyDeleteI hope you have more runs like this in the future.
Awesome run!
ReplyDeleteThat is just so cool....I just love it when things come together like that. Congratulations !!!! You're now in the "no walk" Double Digit club !
ReplyDeleteOh girl. It's SO in you. I KNOW it. And I'm glad you're starting to know it too. Bring it!
ReplyDeleteBrilliant! I see a 5K PR in your future.
ReplyDeleteAwesome! I am so happy for you! That is amazing, like you said, no walk breaks and all those sub 10:00miles! WHOA! I am impressed.
ReplyDeleteAnd you know, I love the orange top :)
Awesome run girl. Great pace. Love the smile on your face. Knew you could do it. Keep it up girlfriend.
ReplyDeleteYou are doing awesome!!! How wonderful!!
ReplyDeleteBOOM baby, love it when a plan come together :-) Well done.
ReplyDeleteAwesome job, lady! You are going to nail that PR.
ReplyDeleteP.S. Love the top.
Great job!!!
ReplyDeleteHOLY CRAP! That's friggin' AMAZING! Wear that grin proudly!
ReplyDeleteYay you! The weather has been gorgeous, good for you taking advantage of it and kicking some asphalt! Now, I would hazard a guess that if you QUIT BEATING ME AT WORDS WITH FRIENDS, your times would improve. Seriously.
ReplyDeleteWhere to start? First, AWESOME on getting a size smaller capris - NOTHING feels better than that . . . except for your awesome awesome awesome run!!! Wow girl, what a fantastic run. That is just incredible - not lying, I'm super jealous. I think I've only had one run sort of like that and it wasn't no 10 miles - amazing! PR smackdown in your future - no doubt!
ReplyDeleteYOU ROCK my wonderful sister! Couldn't be more proud!!!
ReplyDeleteBobbi that is AMAZING!!!!!!!! I would not be able to stop smiling either. I smell lots of PRs coming your way.
ReplyDeleteAwesome job! I love how a good run makes you feel like all is right.
ReplyDeleteWOW!!!!! Amazing when you get lost in the moment and make something incredible happen. Now I've got some inspiration for my week...thanks!!
ReplyDeleteLook at you, Ms. Speedy - that is freaking awesome about your negative split, never had to walk run! No doubt you are going to PR in the half...carry this run with you in your head and you'll tear up that 1/2 course! Nice work!
ReplyDeleteSo awesome, Bobbi. I used to love that feeling of getting lost in a great run.
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