Interesting phenomena: my best runs seem to happen when it is hardest to start

Dear James, Daniel and Emily,

This morning I was definitely feeling the effects of the long runs over the weekend, sandwiched by a couple of vigorous lunch time walks. In other words my legs were sore, and had not had a day off for a while. Yet I not only managed my run, I kind of crushed what is normally an easy run by averaging a consistent 10 minute mile.

This isn't the first time this has happened. Mornings when I have a hard time getting moving, and the legs are sore, etc. I end up having a really good run. I don't exactly know why, probably because my mind is more focused on maintaining the pace when it has to focus more on just keeping moving. I don't know exactly what it is, but I'll take it.

After this week I get to move on to a new running plan. This one will be focused on getting me to a consistent 10K pace. After that, I may start considering a move to half marathons, but that's more of an If, not a sure thing. For now I want to be ready for 10K's when the first races for the grand prix start.