Thursday, April 29, 2010

I wasn't last!

"Once we accept our limits, we go beyond them".
Albert Einstein

Tonight was running group and we had an 8K steady run non-stop planned. Remember not so long ago, when 7K was my long run and I was doing it with 10/1 run/walk intervals?! Maybe you don't remember, but I certainly do. I also remember how glad I was when we finished some of these steady runs during previous weeks. What about today you ask...well, let me tell you about today. As usual, the first K was hard, but I quickly hit my groove and I was feeling great. I even passed a couple of people! Yes, you read that right, I passed a couple of people :)

Around kilometer 6 I met up with Carole, who is usually WAY ahead of me. Granted she was taking it easy today, but her easy is usually still not possible for me to follow. Not today. So I ran the last 2K with her. As we were approaching the stopping point, I mentioned that we were only at 7.7K, so Carole says, "let's keep going until 8" and off we went, because I was still feeling really good. I really hope I feel this good on May 9th when I run my first 10K race!!

I may be giving you the false impression that my pace was in the 8 or 9s or something...No no, it was 10.33m/mile (or 6.34m/K), which for me is very respectable. Remember this was a steady run, the type where you should be able to talk to a friend throughout.

Another cool thing is that there was no prednisone high or prednisone low, tonight was all ME. Yay! I loved my run tonight :)

Last two things...

I wanted to thank Psyche of "Run Like Ya Stole Sumthin'" for sending me a bunch of Pomegranate and Blueberry GU...my husband is enjoying them! I'm a wimp I still haven't tasted them (the texture of GU freaks me out a bit)! This was a few weeks back, but I was waiting till I tasted them and well, that's not happening just yet so I'm not waiting anymore...Thanks Psyche!

Although I'm not sure why me, I was quite pleased to see my blog on this list here.

Cheers!

26 comments:

Will said...

what a great run! you keep raising the bar for yourself...that's awesome!

MomRunningFromCancer said...

Anne, way to go. You are going to be so totally ready for your 10k on the 9th. You should congratulate yourself - you are improving every single week. I know you must be so happy with what you have achieved. Keep going.

Enjoy the moment. :-)

Amy said...

Good job! You are going to be all set for your 10K. (And yes, I know what a great feeling it is to be able to pass someone!)

Char said...

Great run! You must feel so good about it.

kilax said...

Yay! Good for you for sticking at a steady pace! That is our pace right now too, and it feels good.

What an interesting list of blogs! It's cool that you are on there!

Julie said...

Hi Anne,
See, you are getting faster, you are building your stamina and endurance and you are loving it!! Good for you! You will most certainly be ready for your 10K!!

How very cool to be listed as having a great running blog:) Congrats for making the list!!

Teamarcia said...

Be very proud! You're doing great!

Lily on the Road said...

Good job!! Feels great doesn't it???

Marlene said...

Sounds like a great run! Way to go!

Hi! I'm Erin said...

That was an awesome run!! Way to go!

Also, that's so cool your blog made that list.

Johann said...

Wow, that is so good! You are ready and still getting stronger.

Suzy said...

Congrats on a new long run...and without stopping. Way to go! You'll do great running your 10K.

Psyche said...

Hey, Anne! You are pushing past old limits like they were standing still. Awesome!

That is SO cool you made it on that best blogs list. You deserve it:) Have a great weekend!

Judi said...

I love long runs that are comfortable and allow me to just enjoy myself! Good job on your running!

How fun that you made that blog list - that is a neat list. It looks like I have some new blogs to check out.

Have a great weekend!

Laura said...

You're well on track for your 10k :-) I think you'll do really well! I'm on that list too :-)

Giorgio said...

The strenght of your legs is going to increase day after day because YOU WANT improve your training. You will reach soon your goal!
Have a great weekend and a nice May 1st, International Workers' Day :)

Anne said...

That's so cool about you making a top 50 list. You're in good company too. And yipee for not being last last night.

Sherri said...

You always have such great quotes! Your so ready to have an awesome 10K! I am super excited for you!

H Love said...

Nice work and congrats on the blog listing. That is crazy..nice job!

inspiREDtorun13 said...

Wow! Major congrats on making that list! I feel special you comment on my blog ;)

ajh said...

Nice job on your run. Very decent pace!

Lindsay said...

What a great run!! God job!

Marathonman101108 said...

Great job on the 8K run. I love GU gels, but learned the hard way that using too many of the during a marathon = a laxative effect for two days afterward! I can't use prednisone-it makes me crazy...well, crazier than I am now. Excellent that your blog was listed on the website. I'm thinking that it's because of it's title and the fact that you've been able to run despite asthma, and the positive effects running has for you. Thanks again for your words of wisdom on my blog.

AM-GoalsfortheWeek! said...

Go 8k! you are ready for next wknd and your 10k. That's a great distance race.

and congrats on the being on the blog list!

enjoy the wknd!

Iris said...

Great run! And you've got to try the GU - the new Roctane flavors are some of my favorites.

Black Knight said...

6'34"/km is a good pace. You are ready for a great 10k. Step by step you will run longer distances always faster. Congrats.