Notes
Well. I feel okay now. This was a tough run though, and I was extremely disappointed and distressed starting out. I had hoped I had turned a corner with this weighed down, struggling feeling. Well, it was back in full force today. I almost turned back several times. Dan stayed with me which made me feel guilty and happy at the same time. We took a different route to avoid President's Hill which I knew I wasn't up for. Most of this run I just majorly struggled to put one foot in front of the other. Yech. I would have stopped several times except I figured Dan would stop with me not wanting me to be alone in the dark, and I didn't want to totally blow his run too, so I plodded on. After we went through campus we headed down Providence, then up Stadium and I felt a little better. I think the light rain and being on the street helped. I wanted street more than trail today. We did have some wind today too, but that doesn't excuse/explain the splits. The splits were just me today. I would have been alone if Dan hadn't stayed with me. He kept me talking to try to keep my mind off my misery and I know that helped. I guess this is one of the things that endears running the most to me, and keeps me going even when it's hard. We are there for each other, and so many have been here for me especially lately. By the end of this run I was feeling pretty good, and finally felt like I was ready to go for a run. Oh well! The leg is still real sore and I limp starting out, but it warms up fine and there is no pain during or after the run. But, how on earth did he con me into 8 miles this morning!!!! I honestly don't think that really hit me till just now!