Week in Review

Last week was one of the best I've had. I stayed consistent with running and got in over 25 miles...as well as the week prior!! This is great for me. I would really like to see this as a norm. My rest day is usually on Sundays as it is a busy day for me.

After running 5.3 miles Friday, I decided to incorporate some sprinting for an additional mile. Though it probably wouldn't count like normal runners would count it, it was a step for me. I sprinted, then walked for several intervals. Sprints went from a 6:58 up to a 5.02 pace!! I couldn't believe I could run that fast AFTER my regular run. Don't get me wrong, I'm not deceived...these were only sprints! But it is an incentive for me to do better and sprint longer. Have I told you how much I love my Garmin!! I wouldn't know this info if it wasn't for it.

Saturday was a great end to the week as I had the opportunity to run with my friend, Ginny. She had come down for a few days and we were able to connect just before leaving for home. I enjoyed it so much. Outside of bumping into someone else running at the same place and time, I've not run with anyone before. This was my first "planned" run. Everyone out there, do not take for granted running with a friend! It was so refreshing. I just hope I didn't slow her down too much. The run was NOT a fast one for me but it was the speed I could handle while incorporating some talking. We finished our run with a cold fruit smoothie and some good ole visiting.

Now the down side...once while talking with her after the run, I experienced a spasm or something in my chest like I'd had after my fall earlier this year. I've not had this pain in a while and thought everything was fine now. As a matter of fact, "something" didn't feel right the night before, but only once. Now, I'm wondering if I've re-injured this muscle tear or whatever. It hurts a lot and takes my breath. I can only lay one way (like before) to get some rest. This is so discouraging and am real down right now. So with all of that good news, the burning arrow of the bad seems to deflate it all. Maybe it won't be long before I can hit the streets again. This is such a bummer!!