A Passion for Running

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sometimes, it’s just not worth it

passion for running category: running on Sunday, March 4 2007

I would have gladly taken yesterday’s warm, slushy run over today’s attempt at running. Today, it went below freezing and what was left was the slipperiest icy mess I’ve seen in a long time. It was impossible to run on. I had near falls at least a dozen times over the course of one mile until I heard myself say “F**K!” out loud and turned around for home.

I’m disappointed because I was feeling good and thought I’d hit another milestone (7:30 min/mile pace over 60 minutes) but, upon getting out there, decided I wasn’t in the mood to break any bones.

I hope the footing is much better for tomorrow’s long run.

Result: Two miles at a very slow pace and heart rate.




4 Comments

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Comment by Kurt

Sunday March 04, 2007 @

Good choice. Better to pass one run today than get injured and miss several runs to come.

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Comment by Rus

Monday March 05, 2007 @

It won’t be that long, Mark. Are you sure you may keep 7:30 for about 60 minutes? Sorry for another incorrect(?) question, can I have you Total February mileage?

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Comment by Susan

Monday March 05, 2007 @

Do you guys even have Spring or Summer? Or do you just go from Fall to Winter? What about Polar Bears? Do you have those to?

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Comment by Mark

Monday March 05, 2007 @

Kurt: Thanks, I think you’re right.

Rus: I think 7:30 for 60 minutes will be achieved very shortly. I ran at 7:43 pace on February 25th and am still improving. My prediction is that within one to two weeks, I will be running my “hard” days at about 7:30. I am already running my “easy” 90 minute runs at about 8:00 minutes per mile so it seems logical that 7:30 for hard days will be achieved soon.

Susan: It sure seems that way right now. Haven’t seen any Polar bears yet though. :)

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