Today was another good run, and based on how I felt the last couple of days, including after my Easter 5+ mile run, I think I must have passed another threshold. Because I am definitely feeling stronger about these midweek runs. I felt real good about that long run on Sunday, even though I pushed it a little as far as adding to the challenge with some more hills and elevation gain in the first 2 miles. And even after that, and being on my feet all day Sunday, then yesterdays walk, I felt strong today. It took a little effort to get going, and I definitely kept it easy as far as elevation, but I still felt real strong.
So all of this must be a threshold, as I move past the 3-4 mile range to the next level, where my runs go into the 5-7 mile range. Which is all part of the training plan, and I love it when a plan comes together!
I am pondering challenging myself with a second half marathon this year. I know that distance, and I know I can do it, after the training. And I think it would feel real good to say I have done 2 in 1 season. And if I can do that, and not feel like a total wreck like I did last year, that might give me the extra motivation and confidence to consider the full thing next year.
Also, I am going to look for a relatively easy 5K race to sign up Jimmy and also Dad. I think it would be fun to do a 3 generation run. And James and Dad have both agreed to do so.
Last, after being on my feet a lot on Sunday wearing some older shoes I was reminded how important shoes are. It was definitely time to consign those shoes to the give away pile.
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