I'm back. I've been struggling, but woke up this morning with a new vision. Last week I was focused too much on my pace. Feeling dissapointed with how much slower I was running. I also was frustrated realizing I won't be able to participate in the NYC 1/2 Marathon. I just won't be ready. I am only at 5-6 miles - I should be at 8-10. If I felt like my body was at 100%, I might try pushing. But the last thing I want to do is re-injur myself. I'm still not 100% over the IT band, but I do feel stronger.
Anyshits - This week I gave my self a goal to run 5 miles every day (Mon-Friday). I am not going to worry about pace. I am just going to make sure I stretch and fuel properly before I run.

Like this morning! I was not exhausted from my run, and I felt strong the entire time.
Below you will find the last 3 weeks.

TODAY! (6/25)
5.31 Miles
51:59
9:46 pace

June 24th
3.16 miles
29:48
9:24

June 22nd
3.16 Miles
30:04
9:30 pace

June 21st
4.12 Miles
40:08
9:43 pace

June 19th
3.68 Miles
34:34
9:22 Pace

June 18th
3.11 Miles
29:41
9:32 pace


I DID NOT RUN FOR TEN DAYS. June 8th-17th. I ran while on vacation, then came home and was overwhelmed by the real world.

Below entries are from my vacation in South Carolina. HOT & HUMID!
But I was running on the beach. My legs were never so thankful. I'd run against the wind up the beach, and then the wind on my back down. It was fun.

June 7th
2.78 Miles
28:56
10:23 pace

June 6th
5.71 Miles
56:10
9:49 pace

June 5th
3.73 Miles
34:51
9:19 pace

June 4th
4.59 miles
33:48
9:36 pace

June 3rd
3.56 miles
32:48
9:12 pace