Still working on getting out the door ...

Running the Numbers ~ Training Stats:
Training days to go: 96
Longest run: 6 miles
Mileage this week: 5.25
Total training mileage: 44.75

Workout Stats:
Location: The Foothills Trail, at Pineridge Natural Area along the Dixon Reservoir.
Time of day: 10:15am
Time Running: 54 minutes
Total Time: 67 minutes
Planned Distance: Rest (but I skipped my 7 mile long run yesterday, so 7)
Actual Distance: 5.25

The Workout:
I skipped my Sunday long run yesterday due to the fact that I didn't want to run 7 miles while pushing a stroller, nor did I really feel like pounding on roads or paved trails for over an hour. I also added to my list of reasons not to run the fact that an ominous blackish grey cloud was sweeping across town. I did not want to get 3 miles out and get trapped in a downpour, only to have to race back with two crying babies. Yuck. So I saved it for today.

But again today, I barely got myself out the door. More excuses! I don't fall asleep easily, and with my new alarm clock model (the Kenna 2.0), I rarely get to sleep in. So, with 10 hours of sleep over the past two nights, and a lurking fluey feeling, I figured I would just let my body rest. Of course my brain was battling over that idea and after a small burst of energy mid-morning, I pushed myself out the door.

I drove a couple miles west of my apartment, to one of the trailheads to the Foothills trail that goes around the Dixon Reservoir. I needed some new scenery and some dirt under my feet rather than sidewalk or road. I told myself I would got at least 45 minutes and then judge from there. I always think I go out at a good pace, but I still always go out too fast.

I started to get tired around 25 minutes, but figured I'd pretend I was at mile 20 of the marathon, exhausted and struggling, but still needing to push forward. Another 15 minutes later, I was starting to feel dizzy and gagging when I loogied. So after 41 minutes, I walked 5 minutes, ran 5 minutes, until I got back to the car.

I didn't finish the entire seven miles, but at least I got out the door and logged in five.