There was a group run planned at Thompson today--I usually run after strength training on T and Th--I wanted to get 2-3 miles in. I knew no one was going to be able to meet me--so while I was strength training I began to bargain with myself:
1) I will work really hard for the next hour and skip the run--I need the rest
2) I will run on the treadmill downstairs -I usually never run at the gym but sometimes the "competition" is good [even though the other walker/runners on the treadmills do not know it--I am racing them and it seems like the gym treadmill is the only time I actually win:)]
3) I will run later (yeah-right--that will happen)
So, I did what any guilt driven runner does--I threw on my running tights and changed into my trail running shoes after class and drove over to Thompson. I figured I would treat myself to a trail run (since most of the time the other ladies like sticking to the paths there)---I LOVE running on the trails. The slower pace and muscle challenge is just what I need. I can run harder and longer when I am on the trails. Today I ventured off onto a new trail---I was jogging along the path for warm up heading for a trail start K showed me a few weeks ago when I came across this trail entrance--I had to try it--it was so inviting.
http://connect.garmin.com/activity/57095177
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