Yup — I’m so excited about this that I used five exclamation points! Yesterday, I did my long run outside — my first outside run in 27 days!
Frozen river.
I had every intention of running six easy miles. I bundled up in running tights and a pair of pants over those, my Lululemon Run Swiftly LS, a long sleeved tech over that and a Lululemon zip-up. I also tried one of those balaclava thingys and my Brooks gloves. Something about this run was off the entire time. As I posted on Dailymile, I never really felt like I found my groove. Not sure if it was the new-ish shoes, wearing too many clothes or just running outside again after so long. Or maybe it was a combination of all of those things. Oh, and I’m never wearing a Balaclava again. I think I’ve just get a neck warmer and pair that with a hat/headband.
Splits:
Mile 1 – 9:03
Mile 2 – 9:09 (after the first mile, I decided that I had gone out too fast and decided to slow down)
Mile 3 – 8:55 (I decided that I didn’t care that I had gone out too fast)
Mile 4 – 8:59
Mile 5 – 8:32 (whoa)
Mile 6 (0.7 mi) – 6:08
I’ve decided (officially) that I won’t be running a marathon this year, but I want to sign up for another half – but which one? I have my eye on the Madison half and signing up for the 19.3 challenge while I’m at it.
On a totally unrelated note — my ten year is coming up and it’s being planned via Facebook and of course people are very opinionated about where and when this takes place. I’ve thought about weighing in a few times, but I realized I don’t really have an opinion. Has anyone had a fun high school reunion? What’d you do?
January 27, 2013 at 4:10 pm
Yay for running outside!! Re: not getting in the groove. I feel like 10% of my runs are “off” like how you described. And, the timing of the off runs seems random (not necessarily after speed work or a certain type of run). Just keep on running and hope the next one clicks, right?
January 27, 2013 at 5:27 pm
I totally agree — I think that’s all you can do!
January 27, 2013 at 10:34 pm
Negative splits are always awesome in my opinion – especially outside in that weather.
This year is my 10-yr reunion as well and there is quite a heated Facebook debate going in about it. Haven’t weighed in at all, because I’m sure it’ll be fun wherever it is!
January 28, 2013 at 12:20 pm
Haha — that’s exactly how I’d describe the Facebook debate about my reunion, too!
January 28, 2013 at 7:08 am
Despite not finding your groove, it looks like you had a great run! Nice splits! The first run back outside is always a challenge… way to push through!
Also, I’m with you no the balaclava… I wore my merino buff while running at 0˚ and never again!
The Madison half looks awesome! I currently have the Fargo half on my calendar, but may just be swayed…
Happy Monday, friend!
January 28, 2013 at 12:20 pm
Thank you! You should definitely look into the Madison half — that challenge with the Twilight 10K looks like a lot of fun too
January 28, 2013 at 12:02 pm
Whoa! Wish my “off” runs were so speedy! I always try to convince myself that they’re over quicker that way, but…
January 28, 2013 at 12:20 pm
Haha, I know — it usually doesn’t work out that well for me
January 29, 2013 at 9:18 pm
I ran outside today too! Loved it!
I didn’t go to my 10 year reunion. It wasn’t planned very well and not a lot of people were going to I bailed.
January 30, 2013 at 9:50 am
Yay for running outside! My 10 year reunion is coming up too. I don’t think too much has been planned aside from the group starting on facebook, but I kinda don’t know if I want to go.