I am feeling good after the Harvest 10K. The race seemed to go by unusually quickly and while my time wasn't what I hoped it was, I finished 3rd, and more importantly, I felt good. I think the marathon training I have been doing has definitely improved my endurance and while my speed hasn't improved, thats not what is important right now. I just have to keep telling myself that. Its also interesting how my feelings have changed towards long runs. I was never very fond of 10-12 mile runs. I would just rather do short fast runs or speed work. I was afraid that I was a decent short-distance runner but would never succeed (or enjoy) running a marathon. What kind of runner is that?? Fortunately, I have come to love the long run! For some inexplicable reason, I actually enjoy the looooong long runs (20+) better than the middle distance long runs.
It has also been so nice to run in the cool fall weather. I was always more of a summer weather girl but I have been enjoying fall lately! It is just so hard to breathe and enjoy a run in the hot and humid summer. I hope it lasts for awhile and doesn't turn to snow too quickly! Last weekend I bought my first pair of arm guards which I am loving. It makes me feel like a real runner. I love seeing pics of elite runners in snowy conditions wearing shorts, a sports bra, a beenie and arm guards. Of course I am way too chicken to ever wear something like that in the snow but I think its a great look :)
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Tera Moody and others at the Shamrock Shuffle!
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