Diane only (only - hah!) had 10 miles on her schedule for Saturday. Now, I could have run that with her, but honestly, after the last few long runs, I needed a win - and by that, I mean mentally I needed to finish a long run and feel good about it. So I ran the first 5 miles with her and Jeff, and then I left them at the water stop and headed back to the clubhouse, while they set off for another loop of 5 miles. And you know what? That was the right thing to do. I felt great about my run, plus I had so much more energy for the rest of the day. For me, running 5 - 6 miles hits the sweet spot of effort.
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I am in the process of breaking in a new pair of running shoes, which is odd as I haven't felt like I've needed to break in my previous pairs. These are the same make and model as my older shoes - the Hoka Clifton 3 - yet they feel stiff. However, I'm ridiculously thrilled by the bright color, so I'll deal with the break in period:
They kind of glow in the dark, which I love.
I keep track of the mileage on my shoes via Garmin connect, and I name each pair so I can tell the difference (which is necessary since all three pairs that I'm rotating are the same make and model). This pair is named Walking on Sunshine, and yes, that song goes through my head every time I lace them up.
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My running peeps and I have a date tonight to see Boston: An American Running Story, which will be shown for only one night only. I'm really looking forward to seeing it, plus I already have my box of Milk Duds stashed in my purse (can't beat Target's movie-theater box candy for a buck). If you're interested in this movie, jump on it because it seems like tonight is the only night to catch it in the theater!
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What does a runner do after a long run? Why, read about other runners:
Hammock time!
Still really enjoying this book - and I was cheering for Kathrine Switzer as she ran the Boston Marathon on Monday, 50 years after her first eventful race there! She has been such a great example for women athletes and I'm so happy that she's still running, at age 70 - she gives me hope that I can continue with my running as I get older.
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