I didn't think there was a way to make the Raccoon River run any different. But, somehow it did.
When Teresa and I took House to the park over the weekend (at Raccoon River Park) we spotted a trail behind the dog park that ran off of the main trail I usually run. There is nothing too special about it other than it is a true "trail", and no one runs back there. It only goes about a mile out, and a mile back. All of that adds up to a 5 mile loop instead of the 3.2 mile loop.
I felt good today, I averaged 6:46 pace for the run...but ran 6:39 for the first 3 miles and then backed off. My calves are still a bit sore, but the ankle deal has not been bothering me. Yeah!
Garmin info on my run HERE .
In case you are on the edge of your seat wondering if I am doing the North Face 50 miler...I am not. I just can't get the motivation to do it. I have put my body through enough these last few months. It should be a good time to heal and relax.
I need to find my next goal. Until then, my goal is to stay in shape and have some fun running again.
That's good, i suppose, you have accomplisehed several goals this year already. no more blog then?
ReplyDeleteFYI...that train actually hooks up with another over there somewhere I do believe.
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