Runner's support and Accountability
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Accidentally went a week without running (again)
I was always going to rest Sunday and Monday after my half, but I planned to run again on Tuesday. It didn’t happen because of storms so I tried for Wednesday. Tuesday night I had a last minute council meeting after work that ran late and I ended up getting to bed way too late to get up and run Wednesday morning. Pushed it to Thursday but was up every hour Wednesday night taking either Trixie or Leia outside because they both had upset stomachs. So Thursday’s run didn’t happen. Thursday night we had my husband’s cousin’s 40th birthday party which went on late and I did not get up early to run yesterday either. So I ended up finally running this morning. Excuses, excuses, I know.This morning it was super hot. I didn’t get up as early as I probably should have to run but I was tired from the week. I started running at 8:45am and it was already 88* and I didn’t even look at what the heat index was because I knew after yesterday’s 105* it was going to be bad and I needed to run. It was hotter than my half the week before!
so glad I didn’t have temps like that for the half because I barely made it 4 miles today. I did get it done but I was a little slower in the heat as you’d expect. It was a struggle run for sure but I did it.Time: 46:16
Distance: 4.00 miles
Pace:11’32”We’ll see what tomorrow brings. I plan on running but the forecast is currently saying storms again
the good news is I’m way beyond target in my Dopey training so this is not a detrimental set back 
Christy and I went for a 5K run on the B-E-A-utiful Island of Hilton Head this morning! It gets HOT during the day, so we got out there while it was around 80 instead of 90
We did a beach run, so when you look at the full stats, the map shows us running in the ocean
It took us 0:34:43 for a pace of 11’10″/mile.This 5K is what I entered for the Captain Marvel Virtual 5K
Full stats: https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/3779228229Great job @rocketear99 !! Awesome pace !!
I ran/walked all weekend, bad food choices was my inspiration
but Sunday I had a pace of 13.29 which is my best so far ! @rocketear99 Beach run would be so much fun!
Great time and pace for your Captain Marvel 5K! And I get what you mean about the heat. This time of year in Oklahoma the lowest temp you’re going to get it probably mid 70s.
@breesmommy5 Way to go on improving your pace!
@missingWDW Have your allergies backed off any yet?@starbee
Hey! I have to get back into this thread and see everyone’s progress. My allergies have been better, but my running took a serious hit from it all. To say I’m struggling with my runs still would be an understatement
No motivation. No endurance. No strength. And I’ve completely lost that mental strength to push myself. I just give in when I get tired and walk, even though I know if I just push past it I’d eventually feel better and hit my stride. The weight gain hasn’t helped either….
I’m not stopping though. I still go out every other day. Some days are ok, some days are meh. Today? Meh. 6 miles 11:19/mile. Way off for me, but I did something so at least I can say that! If I give in altogether and stop running, it’ll be the kiss of death for me and running!
Just keep swimming…..just keep swimming…..just keep swimming…..
@eeyorepoohfan Summer hurts but you’re making it work!
I need to get back in to strength training but I’ve been too focused on running
@missingWDW That’s right! Just keep swimming! I’m sorry you’ve regressed that really sucks but it happens. I am very guilty of beating myself up over it and just like you the weight gain really grinds me down. You’re right, so much of it is mental!
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