Today was a shorter recovery run of 3 miles. I felt good for about 2 of it and then the cramps hit. Luckily I had started off way too quick and so when the cramps slowed me down I ended up making my 8min pace for the run. I need to stay more focused on my pace and run according to that and not so much how I'm feeling.
You know what I'm talking about; you feel good or see some other runner you think you should catch and before you know it you're running 1-2mph faster. I've read that this is one of the biggest mistakes that leads to failure of marathon dreams. I know it leads to injury, but I feel like if I'm feeling good I should push myself and get into better shape. Work my legs and open my lungs and improve my endurance. I guess this comes over time and not by pushing, but it is hard not to pick it up when you're feeling good and see some cute co-eds jogging by the other way.
Lesson for today, it might only be 3 miles. treat it like 8 and don't push too hard. Pace is the trump card to the training run...
Good running,
Stay safe,
Brad
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