Running week 14: better than nothing.

Only ran two days last week, but that's two more days than any of the three prior weeks. The good news is, I don't feel I've lost a lot of stamina or time (some, yes, but not a lot).

Monday - rest
Tuesday - rest
Wednesday - 2.53 miles in 31 mins. (avg. pace 12:15 min miles, run 5 min/walk 30 sec intervals)
Thursday - rest
Friday - Wednesday - 2.53 miles in 31 mins. (avg. pace 12:15 min miles, run 5 min/walk 30 sec intervals)
Saturday - rest
Sunday - rest

Mileage:
Week - 5.06 mi
Month - 5.06 mi
Year - 116.22 mi (*sigh* I had to go back a page on my journal to get my last updated year amount)

My most pathetic month since July when I wasn't even trying to run. Since I felt so good on the run Friday, I'm going to pick back up on the plan now, instead of doing my own conditioning. I am going to drop it back to week 7, where the mileage runs start and the interval runs taper off. I think that's a good spot for me, judging by how I felt running last week. Also, it's amazing how much better I felt mentally and emotionally after my run on Wednesday. I think I owe it to my psyche to get back to the running.

I've decided on my first race (again) and I swear I'll run this one! It's the Zoo Run Run 5k on January 24th. I'll have to run every single week and stick to the plan without falter if I want to be ready for the race. Registration is $25 for zoo members before Dec. 19th ($28 for non-members). It's something like $45 the day of the race though.