My run this morning was awesome! I ran 13.17km in 1:09:10 and 5:15 was our average pace. The Runners’ Edge crew really are great people to run with. What a GOOD run! There was four of us running together at that pace. We were supposed to run at race pace but we actually even ran a little bit faster. I was okay with it because it did feel really good and was quite enjoyable. I was definitely tired by the end of my run and could feel myself slowing down although I rememebered and repeated in my head we are almost there and pain is temporary! I was able to push it at the end, so I was happy.

When I think back to when I was training last summer, I remember that I did not like talking AT ALL while running. Yes, I know.. who else would I talk to other than myself since I ran solo. Well on my long runs my supportive husband would bike beside me. He would do the talking, singing, blabbing… whatever his little heart desired although he knew he wouldn’t get a response. Maybe a thumbs up or a thumbs down. In comparison to todays run, where we talked the entire time and I loved it. What a difference! It was fun and helped pass the time. I wasn’t thinking about not being able to feel my face since it was -17 with the windchill, or doubting myself and hiding in the nearest snowbank. (Ok, maybe I was a little tired at the end but I still made it). I was just running and felt so good and strong.

My new shoes finally came in and my feet are thanking me already. I felt support around my feet where I hadn’t felt it for awhile. I didn’t make any big changes in brands or models. I think it’s best to stick with what works, especially in the middle of training for a race which is why I stuck with the Brooks Adrenaline GTS 10.

Do you have a favorite pair of shoes or brand that you prefer?