Yesterday, I got the bright idea to run home from Jones’ soccer game. It’s just short of 4.5 miles from the field to our house. 4.5 REALLY hilly miles.
As soon as the game ended (a game in which they played SOOO well and even won!), I headed towards home. Despite major hills and too many stop lights (I don’t stop Garmin), I managed 10:00, 9:21, 9:26, 8:58 + a cool down. Woo hoo for negative splits! It just felt so good to be out running and not leaving a trail of sweat.
Today I should have gone running, but Beer Geek and I went out last night and I’m just plain tired. Jones is sick, so he’s been whiny all day, which I find extremely draining. I also did enough (girlie) pushups yesterday that it hurts to move my arms. Long story short, I decided there was nothing wrong with an extra rest day. ;o)
Tomorrow, I’m jumping back on the horse. I can’t waste the perfect running days!
Running home from soccer sounds like a great idea. I assume someone else brought the kids home? That would have been the the hangup with that plan for me when my kids were playing soccer. Of course I wasn't running then so it never would have happened anyway. LOL
I've been waiting all summer for days like these! I hate I'm not running today, but after the 16 yesterday I'm resting today. Back at it tomorrow!!!
When my son was still playing soccer, I would drive with him to his training and then run the 13k home. (he had his licence) I really miss those runs now he's not playing.
YAY FALL! it feels so good out there. Nice job on the hilly neg-split run!
I agree – the cooler temp's are great for running. So much nicer than sweating and dripping.
I couldn't agree with you more, fall running is the perfect running weather! Loving your blog!
I am loving this weather too!We skipped our run tonight to have a campfire and roast hot dogs and marshmallows instead!!Tomorrow morning its a 20 miler bright and early :)Cheers,Angie
These are indeed perfect running days! Way to go on the run!
I ran home from football the other day…while I love cooler temps, I hate how fast it gets dark now! Hope you enjoyed your extra rest day!
I am loving this weather! Great job on the negative splits!
Sounds like a great run, but wise to rest when you feel you need it. Have a good week! Our days are warming up fast here in SA.
Love love love fall running!!!Thanks for stopping by my blog! I see you've run Lighthouse too..that is getting to be my favorite race inspite of my bad performance both years I've run it…HA!Have a great day!
REst days are definitely allowed, but wasting great running weather is not 😉 Great idea to run home from soccer!