I-94

Why does everyone in Eldridge township decide to drive the country roads as I'm doing my training run?

I even waited until 845 to go out ..positive that there wouldn't be any traffic.   Wrong!  I had to stop (walked) while five vehicles zoomed by me.  I didn't want to be roadkill so I pretty much hugged the ditch with each of them.  I even wore neon green tonight so they could see me better.  Smart cookie, ain't I?!

So, I've decided Im a cool weather runner.  I came home from the gym at 7pm, fixed dinner, ate, cleared dishes and sat to let it settle for a little bit. 

Then...strapped on the heart rate monitor, laced up the sneakers, set the playlist to "Run!" then headed out.

It was gorgeous!   Cool, calm, a little humid and perfect for a struggling runner such as moi.

I wasn't going for speed...I just needed to run the 2 miles in my training plan.  So, I enjoyed it.  I listened to the geese flying overhead, the sound of my neighbor Tony baling hay in the field, smelled the sweet smell of cut hay and dew in the air.  It was beautiful.

I didn't do a stellar run, but I did it.  Two miles in 27:48. This included walking while cars passed me AND on loose gravel. My last 2 mile run on Sunday night was 28:11. 

I still do the run/walk thing...but im getting better at it.

Oh!..I figured out my best pace - the feel good pace- is to the song The Stroke!   Lol