So this is kind of what I was thinking running in the rain would be like. I was actually kind of pumped about it. It rained pretty steadily most of the day today, which in southern California is kind of unheard of. "Rain" is more of a gentle sprinkle for five minutes or less. But it actually rained today.
This is a big deal.
I packed up my bag this morning with every intention of running in the rain. I was thinking of it as a rite of passage. Sort of a "real runners run in all weather" type of deal. By passing this barrier I was one step closer to being a runner.
And then 3:00 rolled around. And it stopped raining. It was a brisk 55* when I got off of work, which is California "cold" but most assuredly good running weather.
Nonetheless I got in a good three miles. I struggled through the second mile. I think I need to start stretching between miles one and two because I get very tight in my calves past those first 10 minutes. My third mile is always my fastest mile, so I know I can run it straight through. I need to work out a system to get that cramping out though.
I was very tired when I got home, but knocked out a round of NROL Stage 1. Apparently when you only run two and a half miles one week, the body gets tired with seven miles in two days. Who would have thought?
I'll be attempting a run of a yet-to-be-determined length tomorrow with a definite rest day on Saturday. Then Sunday, we'll start 10k training. I may need to modify the program a little bit to lessen the total mileage per week, but will try it out at face value for week one, and see where I stand.
It's getting serious, kids. Real serious. And real fun. Stay tuned.
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