Another Awesome Run!!

I am very fortunate that I have awesome health insurance but sometimes it disappoints me.  Today was one of those days so I did not go to my Wednesday doc appointments.  I was mad at the time when I was dealing with all that drama but tonight I saved a lot of money in gas and I was able to get in my 5 mile run.

I went out at 7:30 tonight but it was still 90 degrees outside.  However, the sun was setting and I drove to someplace with trees but still close to major roads (for safety).  My mind was totally focused on running, I don't think I thought about anything else which is very different for me.  Normally I think about day to day things and run at a leisurely pace.  But I was determined to run in less than 50 minutes.  My total time was 48:26 Miles 3 and 4 were a little over 10 minutes but miles 1, 3, and 5 were awesome!!!  It was HOT!  Normally with this temperature I'd go to the gym but I toughed it out.  I was beyond soaked in sweat and dripping.  It was sooooooooo gross but at the same time I could tell that I worked hard.  I wore my water belt which was good because I needed water.  I am very happy with my time.  Now I don't have to worry about getting a run in tomorrow (its my birthday tomorrow and I have babysitting all day and my bday dinner at night).

I usually just like running for the fun of it.  I'm kind of getting into running for faster times.  I just don't want to get obsessed and I still don't want to aim for a marathon time, I just want to finish and do my best.

the content turtle now wants to run faster

Next Saturday (the 16th) I'm running an 8k and I'm hoping to get under 46 minutes.  I can't remember my exact time from 2 years ago when I ran this race but I'm hoping for less than 46 min.  Its a night run so we shall see, I won't have the sun but it'll be hot.