LOVE Tuesday groups runs, what a great morning! 10 miles from my house, first 8 with Melissa and Jen. First mile was 8:09 and last mile was 6:46. 7:21 AP. I am feeling strong, healthy, and just overall really good about where I'm at with my running. I think the no pressure and no structure approach to my training has really helped me and it feels good to pick up the pace naturally without forcing any type of workout.
Lots of talk this morning about the foot locker race over the weekend that Jen was at with her cross country team. It is just amazing and incredibly inspiring how well these high school athletes are doing. Many of them from Utah which is really cool. Also lots of talk about the new 2:42 OTQ qualifying time. When I heard the time my first thoughts were to throw my goal of even trying to qualify out the window but after talking to Jen I think I still want to try. I completely realize how big of a goal this is and how much effort it will take to get there. But I also don't think it is impossible and even if I train for it and don't hit the mark at least I should get faster along the way right? The way I see it I have 2 years to train for it. :)
PM: 2.5 miles | 