Day 12

So, the lesson I have learned this week is to listen to your body!  I took Wednesday off because of the Blood Drive (partially because I chickened out with how dark it was outside that morning for a run and partially because I told myself I might be too light headed if I did both).  I thought that I would be fine for a good long run yesterday, but found out quickly that I was pushing myself a little too hard.  However, I was impressed with my dedication to stick to the training.  I was meeting Mom and Dad for dinner in Marietta so I decided to park my car at the tanning bed and run the 6 miles to the restaurant. Well, I definitely did it but because it was a tempo run (and the hilliest route I have EVER run!) I had a very hard time.  I needed to stop several times because I was light headed or just didn't have the general energy to push myself.  I made it to the restaurant, but not in the fashion I had planned.  Needless to say, I got the run in but I'm not proud enough of the pace/time to post it on here :-/

I'm planning on taking it somewhat easy again today so my long run tomorrow morning can be successful.  I'm just going to do my ab and leg workout after work, then have a nice date night :)  Tomorrow will be a tough pace, but I'm determined to keep it anywhere between 9:50 and 9:37.  That will be a first on the Atlanta hills for a 9 miler!  Here's to looking ahead!