I decided to try and get in at least a couple of miles by doing laps. Yup, laps. Running down the driveway and around it (it's a loop) then back to the house, past the house to the horses and loop around the bales back to the house is a .31 mile loop. Better than than a track by .06 miles. (always an upside)
I ended up getting in my ten miles. I did also do a couple of out and backs to the mailbox. I checked in on the kids every mile or so. They amazingly were getting along, of course they were also in separate tents with their humidifiers watching movies.
The best part about my run besides it being beautiful winter running weather, was that my legs felt so great. They wanted to go fast. They wanted to run. I didn't need any warm up time. I had a hard time keeping my pace down. Seemed like everytime I looked at my Garmin I would be cruising along at just under 8 min pace, especially for the first 7 miles.
I had to force myself to slow down to at least 8:45 pace. My average was still 8:27 pace or something similar. I think Cola thought I was a little crazy running in circles like that but he still ran the whole thing with me.
Love that dog.
It felt so good to have such an awesome run. Feels like it has been months.
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Nice! I love it when a run surprises you like that. And I've done the same "lap" thing, although usually I just hit the treadmill 'cause it's easier.
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Wait, you did 10 miles just doing that same .31 loop?! THAT is dedication. Way to multi-task! I think you get a super mom award for that. Hope the kiddos are feeling better today!
ReplyDeleteWow, 10 miles in a loop! That's impressive! I don't think I could do that even once! Hope the kids feeling better quickly!
ReplyDeleteYou are hilarious! That is awesome that you got your run in and Cola came, too. Bungee runs crazy circles around our house all of the time, so she'd probably love doing that.
ReplyDeleteHope your kids are feeling better soon, though, it looks like they have a pretty great time being sick anyway :)
I love the seperate sick tents. You and those laps are amazing! Glad you got the miles in.
ReplyDeleteTalk about not letting things get in your way!!! I love the sick tents! Kudos to you for getting in the 10 miles with loops...you're awesome! I hope everyone woke up feeling much better!
ReplyDeleteSorry that your kiddos aren't feeling good, but great job on the run. I love the type of workouts where you have to make yourself slow down. Those always feel the best.
ReplyDeleteThat is awesome that you stuck it out in that loop for 10 miles. I used to run around my parents house at night in high school, its not so bad sometimes. I hope the kiddos are feeling better!
ReplyDeleteI love posts that are called "awesome run" or something like that! Way to get it in with two sick kids--I had one sick kid yesterday myself, but she got better fast. I LOVE your kids forts and the idea of putting humidifiers under them. I'll definitely do that next time respiratory crap hits us.
ReplyDeleteNice job! I could see doing that if I had to. Way to go! Btw, the LOVE the tent picture. Looks like something my kids would do! I like the idea too of putting the humidifiers under them. Hope the kids are feeling better!
ReplyDeleteNice job! I haven't had one of those days in a while but sure love it when it happens! Hope the kids are feeling better soon. Taking care of sick kids is no fun and it takes away from a good nights sleep.
ReplyDeleteGood job getting your run in despite sick kids! I always feel better if I've done some sort of exercise.
ReplyDeleteI really hope that your kids get to feeling better soon! Nice job of working in a run where you were never far away from them but able to get in some excellent mileage.
ReplyDeleteYou are such a good mama AND a dedicated runner :)
ReplyDeleteYou are my freaking hero.
ReplyDeleteAn awesome run is a great start to any day! I bet Cola probably was confused but if he's anything like Lucky he'd follow you if you ran in circles in the yard.
ReplyDeleteI love this post! Such a testament to how you can be a good mom AND a have running be a big part of your life.
ReplyDeleteGo you!!
Nice Job!!
ReplyDeleteI can't believe you ran so many loops!!
Seriously inspiring and motivating.
Who says you can't fit in a workout?
wow- that's a lot of laps! you are amazing! I hope your kiddos feel better soon :(
ReplyDeleteLOVE it when a run feels that good!
ReplyDeleteWow - 10 miles of such a short loop! I'm impressed. I also impressed by your kids' forts. :D
ReplyDeleteOh man, way to get in the miles. I love the runs where I have to force myself to slow down.
ReplyDeleteway to get it in. Hope the kids are feeling better and doing better!!!
ReplyDeleteGood for you - sure hope the kidlets are feeling better soon and that no one else gets sick. Good idea to do the humidier tents. I always forget how dry the air is there until I get to Alberta and it hits me, hard!
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