Well, the clock isn't stopping, and neither am I. Not too much longer until the big day. I've really been getting focused lately. I did a couple of workouts this week and a few runs.
Today I actually did two runs, back to back. Covered about 6.5 miles in all. Beautiful morning for a run. Lots of sun and mid 60s. Same route both times (even though they measured a little different). First one came in at 3.22 miles in 25:26, averaging 7:53/mi. That's under 8 minutes a mile!!! Every mile was under 8. I was so amazed. It felt right. The second run came out at 3.24 miles in 29:14. Much slower, with an average pace of 9:01. But, regardless of time, I did it. I also tried some calf compression sleeves. I have to say, they seemed to make a bit of a difference. If I had taped my ankle, I might have felt a little better, but after 2 miles, the endorphins took over.
Pretty amazing day. I'm just so ready to get out there. I'd like to get a solid 10k run or two in before I leave and then maybe a 4 or 5 mile run once I'm out there. Still not sure where I'm going to run when I get to Colorado. The park in Stapleton was nice. Could find a route in Boulder, or possible head south to Colorado Springs and run Garden of the Gods. Just have to wait and see.
I think I've posted this before, but because of a system upgrade StandUp2Cancer is doing, I've extended my deadline until the end of the month. Their donation pages will be down from the 13th to the 21st, I believe. So plenty of time to help me out and reach my goal. As always, thank you for all the support you give me. It means so much.
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