Alone in the Challenge

This weekend, I challenged myself to something I've never accomplished before. My running partner was down with sickness. I needed to keep my running schedule up for the upcoming Gate River Run. Our usual long run day is Saturday but it was rainy and yucky outside.  I put my running shoes on and headed to the gym. I was about half way there and thought...why, oh, why am I going to the treadmill again and this time by myself? I just couldn't do it. So, I decided I'd just do some light cardio and possibly run Sunday when it was suppose to be much nicer. I don't really like to run on Sundays but I was desperate.

Anyhow, I saw my friend in the aerobic room and she talked me into doing a step class.  I don't do step...I just don't.  But, they needed another person to get the class going so I obliged. I can't believe I'm saying this, but I loved it! It was a combination of step and weight training.  It was so much fun.  The step patterns weren't unusually complicated which made me very happy.

So, Sunday afternoon, I laid a challenge before myself...run...eight miles....on my own. No running partner...just me and Jesus.  I'm not gonna lie...it wasn't easy.  But, it was a beautiful day. I got lots of prayer time in and I pushed myself.  Then, I got to mile eight and thought...hum...maybe one more mile. That would make it a complete 15k. I heard my running partners voice in my head, "C'more, we can do one more!"

SO, I said, "Okay, Jesus, you are going to have to carry me this last mile!". It worked.  He answered and carried me to the finish! It was a good run. It felt great to accomplish such a feat.  I don't want to do it on my own again but it is good to know it is possible!

I used the Galloway method. I ran 6 minutes and walked for 45 secs. It wasn't true Galloway but it used his walk/run idea.  I love this way. I finished with a pace of 10:30 per mile average.  I was quite happy with that.  I love to run that pace...it is my happy place!

Instead of my usually GOO half way through I used the Energy balls I made yesterday.  They were so yummy and gave me the energy to finish running! Those things are quite addicting!  I didn't eat the whole bucket, I promise. I had 3 I think half way through then 2 more after my run!

 So it was a good day. I came home showered and put on my nice Sombra!!!!  It made me freeze but helped with any soreness I might have had coming my way!