I ran my four miles for Reese’s Run (there’s still time to sign up!) today because I won’t run tomorrow or Saturday in preparation for the GW Parkway 10 miler on Sunday. I planned to take it really slow and easy, but apparently I suck at pacing myself. The first mile was 9:05. A little fast, but mostly downhill. About a third of the way through the second mile, I was really regretting it, thinking I’d gone out way too fast. Then I looked down at Garmin. I was running uphill, into the wind, at an 8:50 pace. Oops. No wonder I was dying! I ended up doing the 4 miles in 35:43, including a few stoplights. Not exactly the slow run I planned, but it felt good, nonetheless.
The Lululemon shorts totally rocked the run! They were so comfortable. It was warmish today and I found them much cooler than my compression shorts. They are about 2 inches shorter, plus they feel lighter and looser, so it felt like the breeze (or very strong wind as the case may be) was able to cool my legs a bit. So, two thumbs up for these shorts! (No, I have no connection to the company, but if they want me to be their heavy thighed guinea pig, I’d be happy to try out other stuff for them LOL).
I’ve been trying to figure out my goals for the 10 miler on Sunday and I’ve pretty much come to the conclusion that I’m just going to run what feels good and enjoy the run. It’s supposed to be pretty warm, which tends to slow me down. Also, my quads are still a bit sore from Tuesday, so my legs may not be their best. Since this was an impulse buy LOL, it wasn’t really planned with my other races and I don’t want to mess up my half that’s in two weeks.
When I ran my 12 miles on Tuesday, I wore my Fuel Belt with one of the pockets filled with Gu and the other filled with my license, cell phone, house keys and $10. That’s pretty standard for me for my longer runs. When I got home, I pulled out my keys and went into the house. Later on, I emptied my belt and couldn’t find the $10. I figured it fell out when I pulled out my keys and put it out of my mind, assuming someone would pick it up (we live on a major road with a bus stop one yard away). Today, when I got the mail, I found the $10 at the bottom of my mailbox. Apparently someone found it on my yard and put it there so we’d find it. What a nice surprise!
I also found out that Gap now owns Athleta. I’m totally psyched because I have $70 in gift cards to Gap/Old Navy/Banana Republic and now they will also work with Athleta, which may mean trying some of their running stuff. Woot!
Nice job on the speedy run! Sounds like you found a perfect match with the shorts too! I may have to go check them out! Good luck this weekend; enjoy 😀
That’s one heck of a run. Glad the adorable short worked so well.
Nice job speedy lady! That is so nice that someone actually returned your $10…kinda suprising, but nice.
I'm glad your shorts are working out for you! That's really cool that someone returned your ten dollars. That's honesty for you!You've got $70 dollars in gift cards burning a hole in your pocket… I'm so jealous. I love the Gap & Banana Republic (love it even more when I have money and/or gift cards). I'll be checking out Athleta.
Great job on the speedy run! Glad the shorts work for you. It’s the best when you find something that works on a run!What nice neighbors you have to return the $10!
Sometimes things like this happen. we get what we never expect to get. Really surprising.
Way to go, Speedy Gonzales! 🙂 That’s so nice someone didn’t take the $10. People can be nicer than I give them credit for, I guess.
Nicely done on Reese’s Run!And really very nice of someone to return your $10 – a surprising act nowadays.
That’s a speedy 4 miler, and glad the shorts works out well for it. Good luck getting ready for your 10 miler this weekend — I’m sure you’ll rock it!
Good job on the four miler – I bet you’ll have a great race Sunday. So jealous of the gift card that can now be used for Athleta! 🙂
Better use that gift card soon. old Navy is going down…the others may not be too far behind!
Looks like there are some honest people still out there. That’s awesome that they put the $10 back in your mailbox! I wish the Garmin could take into account the wind resistance. Maybe in the 905 version.
nicely done!have fun this weeekiend. 🙂
glad you like the shorts, and good luck on sunday!thanks for the heads-up about Gap/Athleta … i’ve checked out the Athleta catalog but haven’t purchased anything but i might have to since i have a Banana Republic giftcard burning a hole in my wallet.
Great job on your speedy run! What a nice surprise that someone put your money in your mailbox! Sounds like you have some good neighbors.
Ten bucks? Pffftt! No wonder they put it in your mailbox! You know what you can buy for ten bucks? You can’t even buy FIVE bucks, that’s what! I don’t even get out of bed for less than a benjamin. Tens are what me and Rush Limbaugh use to light out stogies.Good job on the run, sister. Call me when you go out for a run with a couple benjamins in your pocket.THEN we’ll talk.