Ok, yesterday I ran 5 miles (with a slight pause). It was pretty funny, because as I started my run, it felt like my legs were going a mile a minute but my breath couldn't quite catch up! about 2 miles in, I had to walk and try to match them up. It didn't help that I didn't wear my wicking headband (www.bondiband.com). My headband not only has a cute saying, but it is awesome for keeping sweat out of your face and eyes (by they way, they have a ton of cute designs and bands for tri's and biking too).
So, my eyes were stinging from the sweat too and I had to take care of that. After I was all settled, I started up again. I tell you, I thought I was going to fall over! I wasn't even going to do the whole five miles, but the closer I got to home, the closer I got to five miles, so I decided to run every cul-de-sac in my sub and by the time I reached home, I was at 5! How do I know? Well, I also ended up buying a Garmin watch (yep, I'm committed now). This thing gives me so much information...it tells me time, distance, calories, and has a GPS (something I DESPERATELY need!!).
Yes, it is as big as it looks - definitely not for fashion - but with all the info it gives me, I don't mind so much anymore. I just thank God that it fits! I have to go all the way to the last buckle! Oh, it also has a heart rate monitor! I'm going to try wearing that for the first time tonight. We'll see how it goes. I can also upload my info to my computer. It's good for keeping track of everything, but I'm still not sure I like the mapping on it. I prefer http://www.daftlogic.com/projects-google-maps-distance-calculator.htm for that...it's great for planning my routes :)
Ok, I think that's enough stalling! I'm headed out for 3 miles...Saturday is my long run...8 miles!! Gotta build up for that 1/2!
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