Not literally... But, I ran yesterday and was supposed to go for 5 miles. Instead, I accidentally cut out one of the streets I was going to run on (pre-planned from RunningAhead). Then, I decided it was ok, I'd only run 4 miles. Then, I was completely trashed at about the 3 mile mark and I decided it would be ok if I walked the final mile of the "run". So.... after running 3.25 of a 5 mile run, I completely gave up.
Now, I rationalize this by saying that I obviously wasn't feeling great and they would be junk miles anyway. But, I can't help but feel like a huge sissy. Looking back, I had two days in a row where I was up before 5 am (very unusual for me). So, that could be getting to me. In the end, I've got 12 miles that I would like to negative split tomorrow. So... that's probably more important. But, damn. I seriously bailed on a 5 mile run? I barely recognize this guy...
Run recap- 3.26 miles, 29:44, 9:08 pace
Hey, it's okay to take a break once in a while if that's what your body is telling you to do. I'm sure you'll run well on your 12-miler tomorrow, if last week's 10-miler is any indication.
ReplyDeleteIf your body is telling you that you are very fatigued, (whatever the reason: sleep, stress, over-training) it is totally ok to stop. I have stopped 1/4 mile into an interval workout and just gone home when my body wasn't showing me the love.
ReplyDeleteI hope you are feeling better tomorrow.
Hey k... Thanks for stopping by. My mind tells me that you're right. My pride tells me that I am a big wuss.
ReplyDeleteBill... You're totally right. I'm pretty wooped from this training. Glad to get my last LSD in today.