So, I went to Winter Warriors last night. The first time in almost a month, and I'd been too lazy to run on my own in the meantime. Since the half-marathon I registered for is two months from today, I had vowed to myself that I'd do two laps no matter what loop we were doing that night.
I ran four miles! A small step considering I have to make it to 13.1 comfortably before March 5th, but still... I was pretty proud of myself. Made it in 45 minutes, which normally wouldn't be so great, but there was a lot of snow and ice out and it was around 20F.
I felt a little bad for the guy I was using as my competition/pacer though. I always pick someone in a race or when running with others to try and beat, and I do not like being passed, so this guy who was relatively new to the group would inch up behind me and finally be able to pass me, and then my competitive side would just take over and I'd zoom out in front of him for another mile or so... It wasn't pretty and I should probably explain to him and it wasn't anything personal.
My knees starting hurting after my run though, which is bad news. I had to have physical therapy last summer while training for the Spokane to Sandpoint race, but thought my problems had been taken care of since I now know that the problem is/was. (I'm a pronator) But I'm thinking/hoping that it was just because of the snow/ice/slush combo that made it hard on my knees. We'll see. I need to get down on my treadmill and see if that makes a difference.
Four miles in 45 minutes? 20 degrees? Sore knees? You just stated my case for me!
ReplyDeleteI've never been a runner... I used to walk the mile in junior high because I hated running so much. My gym teachers would always get SO angry with me. It would take me 15 minutes to do four laps!
Having said all that... You're going to do great for the marathon! It seems like you're already on track (no pun intended) and just need to keep at it. Keep us posted!