Tuesday, April 15, 2008

confirmation...

I headed out today for my run fully intending to do the workout that Justin had put together. I got going and around the 3km mark I was feeling like I was running on a cloud. Super smooth, and strong and just an all around good run. Love it when one of those comes up now and again! So I thought to myself, I wonder how fast I can comfortably run a 10km today?? Why not? The weather was perfect, I felt good...let's go!!
10km in 55:37.
HOLY SHIT!! Gang, this is very good for me!! For a run that felt good and smooth and my average HR was right in my steady state range so I wasn't pushing too hard. I tried to get a picture of Garmin so you could see I am not lying... Last year at the 10km race in May, I think I did it in around 54 mins and I thought my chest was going to explode. Tally HO!!
And thank-you Julie for your kind words...I just need to know I am not going to embarrass myself completely on July 6!! I often say that I really am doing this training in pure terror of what is to come on that day!!

4 comments:

Keith said...

Super!! It's always easier when everything flows. You know you're in the groove when it's easier to keep going than to stop.

Remember how it felt, and do it again on race day!

Jenna said...

great run Kelly!!!

Susi said...

savour the moment!

Julie said...

Fantastic run Kelly! This is when the early mornings and hard work are worth it, eh? :) :) :) :)

Kelly's Favorite Quotes

  • You can quit and they don't care...but YOU will always know.
  • You gain strength, courage and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face. You are able to say to yourself, 'I have lived through this. I can take the next thing that comes along.' You must do the thing you think you cannot do. - Eleanor Roosevelt
  • "Always maintain composure and class. Hard work will yield results" - I live my life by this one
  • "Courage is the first of human qualities because it is the quality that guarantees all others." - One of my favorite historical figures
  • "Don't hug me Mom, you are all sweaty!" - My 5 year old
  • "You're gonna run a 1/2 marathon in February, in ski pants?"-My Co-Worker
  • "Go for it! Let us know what you need." - My Boss
  • "It ain't the man in the fight, it's the fight in the man." - My Dad
  • "You signed up for...what?" - My Spouse