Put My Running Shoes On

...for the first time in over a week. My back was hurting after my last run and it lasted for about 4 days. I should have started running when it stopped hurting, but I was lazy. I hate taking more than 1 day off at a time. It's so hard for me to get motivated after a few days off.

So, I decided to go for a 3 mile run today. Well, I wanted to go for a 4 mile run, but agreed to be OK with stopping after 3 miles. While I was running, I felt OK, not great, but not half as bad as I expected. Coming around on my usual route, I decided I was only going to run 3 miles despite the fact that I didn't feel like I needed to.

In order to not be a loser, I decided to change my route. I had no idea how far I was going or when I would stop. It was fun. I remember reading about this and I have to admit, I was skeptical. It works and I think I will do it again sometime. :-)

When all was said and done, I ran 4.7 miles in 38 minutes and 43 seconds.

Average Pace: 8:14 per mile. Still looking for a metronome!
Number of Intervals: 4.07 mile run around the neighborhood.
Aches and Pains: cramps in my right side and shoulder
Breakthroughs: Change it up!! It keeps you interested! :-)
Age of Shoes: about 2 months