I hit a running milestone today. I ran for 60 minutes, just shy of 6 miles! The longest I’ve run so far has been for 50 minutes, or five miles. This was a big accomplishment.
It was a beautiful November day today so I knew I needed to get a run in. I had lunch with my girlfriends, where I ate two muffins and one-and-a-half cinnabuns, which I believe gave me the fuel to run this afternoon. I started running and I felt great. I could breath, my legs were not tired, and I felt motivated to really push myself.
After three miles I made the decision to run for 60 minutes straight. I thought to myself, “If I am feeling this good, why not push my limit today?”
I was hoping to get in six miles, but I hit some big hills, which slowed me down. I was just happy with myself that I ran for the 60 minutes. I know the distance will come with practice.
When I put what I accomplished today in perspective, I am more than halfway to my goal. I need to run 10 miles by May, and I am already able to run more than five. It just made me feel really good about my progress and gave me that mental boost to know that my fitness is improving.
Keep running!
154 days until Broad Street
