On Wednesday, the NoBo Coaches "surprised" us with a Time Trial. This was very much like what we did the first workout of the season to get placed in our pace groups. I'm not sure if it was a good surprise or not, but at that moment I really had no choice. I had so much on my mind, and even though I wasn't in the mood to run 2 miles as fast as I could, I welcomed the distractions in my brain to help hide the sweat and pain that was about to come my way.
Two miles, as if you were running a race with no talking. I positioned myself in the back of the pack this time, so I wouldn't feel like I was in anyone's way as they passed by. I was bummed that I didn't have my watch with me and really felt like I had no way to gauge my progress or pace. It was a bit intimidating, but soon that feeling escaped my mind after a woman from the 13:00 pace group said "hi Divina" as she passed by.
"Hi Fawn. I'm so happy to see you!" I exclaimed and instantly my mood had changed! AHA... that was my "watch"... my pace leader... my prize, I thought to myself!
Fawn and I have ran together during Wednesday workouts, and she was always a few steps ahead of me. If I could keep up with her, then I knew I would be in good shape. And that's what I did. I stayed a little behind her, 16 seconds exactly. I finished in 22:32 minutes, 1:13 FASTER than I did a month ago. It didn't feel easier, but the feeling afterwards was so rewarding!
Today's NoBo workout was 3 miles, just like yesterday's homework was. 3 miles at a 13:00 minute pace is going really well. My breathing is pretty much in control the whole way, unless it's super hot out. But even that's going pretty good too. Slowly I can feel my body getting used to the heat with each run.
I feel like I'm transitioning again, which is truly an awesome experience. I'm not scared of 3 miles, or the heat as much, OR for what is coming next. I have a new record to beat at the next Time Trial and more goals to follow. I'm so ready for this!!! Bring it!
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