Feeling well
After a tough running (and resting) weekend and a not-so-great feeling running Tuesday and Wednesday, I experienced a sensational five-mile run Thursday. The fatigue I was feeling disappeared about two minutes into my run, and didn’t reappear.
Despite the temperature being 91 degrees at the start (about 7:50 p.m.) and 88 at the finish, I did the five miles in less than 49 minutes. And the best part was it was stress-free running. My legs felt great. My thoughts (most about Kyan sitting on the floor and smiling) were all positive.
But during this last week I learned just how tough it is to train for a marathon while being a new dad.
I have a newfound respect for all the stay-at-home moms. With Kyan now crawling and getting into everything (I’ve learned toys are not necessary, because he will bypass them nearly every time and go for something he shouldn’t) my energy seems to be zapped the instant I get out of bed.
Good thing for that afternoon nap. For both of us.
Anyway, with a hot and humid weekend approaching and runs of eight and 13 miles on the agenda, it was great to experience such a positive run before Friday’s day off.
Comments
good for you...it was 72 degrees and 82% humidity my last 2 runs...i forgot to mention, thats at 6am....we are tough....
Posted by: rudy | July 14, 2006 7:38 AM