2 Hour Run

I don't think I could have asked for a more beautiful fall day. It was clear and cold and the trail was dry and you had to shuffle through all the fallen leaves. It was perfect!

I was afraid I'd be a bit cold because it was 40 degrees and I wore a thin base layer and a slightly thicker outer layer. Then I had tights on and gloves. It was also perfect once I got moving. I don't think I would have wanted anything heavier, or lighter for that matter.

I started out and maintained a steady even pace. I don't trail run much, hardly at all so it makes me a little nervous in that I am afraid that I will trip over a root or rock and end up injured. Also, I get a bit more nervous running by myself. But I have to say that after today I think I'll keep seeking out trail running. My knees never hurt and the time seemed to fly by. My pace was slower but i think that is normal when you are trail running.

Once I got past the 25 minute mark things just settled into a pace and everything felt good. I never felt like I was pushing or tired or anything. I was more careful at the end of the run about footing because it always scares me a bit when things are getting tired about twisting my ankle or something.

I wish I had taken a picture because I would love to share the experience and the beauty. I hope we get some more days like this.

Anyway.... that was my start of my off season training goal of improving my run. I think I'm off to a good start. Next week I will do 1 longer run (90 minutes) and then on Saturday post swimming I will do a track workout. The following week my plan is again 1 longer run and then a long run of 2:10.