Tired Of The Treadmill
I was planning on running by the lake today in Kirkland. I changed my mind when the rain and wind started up. I met Michelle and we co-miserated on the treadmill.
I was still tired from my 15 miles on Sunday. I warmed up for about 2 miles and brought my pace up to 8 min/per mile for the last 3.5. I didn’t feel like going any faster or longer. My left ankle is a little tender. I’m not sure why.
Workout:
- Type: Run
- Date: 02/05/2008
- Time: 11:00:00
- Total Time: 00:47:00.00
- Calories: 450
- Distance: 5.5 miles
- Average Pace: 8:32.82/mile
Although I got a late start, I’ve been a serious runner since 1994. I ran my first marathon in 1995 on my 30th Birthday. It’s been my goal to run the Boston Marathon since then. I missed qualifying by 12 minutes that year. I needed to run 3:40 and ran 3:52. Running in the most prestigious marathon, is the ultimate for most runners. The fact that you have to qualify, only fueled my competitive juices.
Over the next 9 years I ran 6 more marathons. I love running so much that I became a 
