Raw, Chilly Of Course I Ran Out There

We have had spring warmer weather until last night, then we got a sting of chilly air and rain. This morning, I looked and saw dampness, but decided to run anyway. It was chilly and raw out there, but I assumed things would improve on my run. Good news it did....at least it felt like it did.

Off I ran north on Allisonville Rd. I was shooting for a 30-35 minute run. Not too long, especially in this weather. The wind was blowing from the north....brrrrr. This was a morning that they did create the term "raw" for. When I got to my turn around point, I had run for 16:25. In my head I told myself....time to do better.

I turned around and was confronted with an uphill start to the second half of my run. "Oh goodie," I thought, this will make things easier. Notice the sarcasm? I plowed ahead. I lifted my legs a bit, and really turned it on. I kept saying over and over....must do better.

In the end, I did. My return trip was 16:09 - negative splits!!! Yes...I like a good negative split.

Along the run, my mind turned to how I could do the Geist in a couple months. I have no doubt I will finish it. I just need to be smart, and remember it is a 13.1 event.

When I got back home, and took a hot shower....I felt good with the run and with me.

Charlie