Today's run went really well. It was prob one of the warmest mornings to date. My breathing was easy, my strides were even and I was a comfortable temperature for the entire run. On Saturday I discovered that I could eat oatmeal right before running without cramping. I was hungry today when I woke up so I decided I should try the oatmeal again. I also had Gu Chomps again. They def provided the energy I needed and made for a better run.
Leaha broke off from me around 5 miles. She had mentioned she was making green eggs for her students to celebrate Dr. Seuss's birthday. I remembered that last night Brent's dad dropped off 3 dozen eggs so I decided (right at that moment - 2 miles to go) that I should make green eggs for my students too. Therefore, I began to really speed up my pace to get home so I would have time to make them (I'm so glad I did, b/c my students loved them!). This really helped motivate me. I ended up running 7 miles in 61:54 which is an 8:50 mile. However, my ipod has not been too accurate lately (at least compared to walkjogrun.net). My ipod said I ran 4.5 miles yesterday when walkjogrun.net said 4. Today it said I ran 7.44 when walkjogrun.net said 7. Then I ended running at an unbelievable pace...but could the clock on my ipod really be off? I mean the clock keeps time no matter what the ipod is calibrated at, right? I guess the only way to make sure is to run with a stop watch tomorrow. Either way, I don't think it can be off by that much so I am pleased with my pace. :)
158/463 miles complete!
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