So. I've looked at my recent posts (sparse as they are), and too many times I see "Okay, I'm going to start running again."
The last time, it did happen...for a couple of days. But for the past 2 weeks I have been "back on the horse." it was probably stupid, but I started with a 5k outdoor run to get going again. Definitely not at race pace - I don't think I want to share my time from that first one...ugh.
At any rate, I am up to 4.2 miles a session, outside. when I start, I feel like a superhero in my cold weather tights and layered tech-shirts, but by the end I feel like the guy the superhero trashes in the
movie. Right now my mantra is "I don't have to go fast...I just have to go." and it's working out. I'm shaving seconds off this 4.2, and soon I'll be back to my 5.something mi. route that I was at in June of last year before I stupidly doubled my mileage and caused an injury.
2 things I learned:
1. I hate the treadmill.
2. Cold weather sucks, but it beats the mill.
