Do you ever have one of those days? Or maybe weeks?? You know, the kind where everything just feels so heavy, and as hard as you try to catch up, the wheels just keep spinning in place? Yep. That sums up my week.
I’m still feeling sore from the very hilly half marathon I ran 2 weeks ago, the 9-5 has been hectic, and we’re in the thick of high school baseball season. That’s all just the tip of the iceberg! There was only time for one short run Tuesday, although I got in a killer lifting sesh Wednesday followed by a strong spin on Thursday.
It was an absolutely gorgeous spring day here in Florida! So in spite of a 4am asthma attack, today was a designated run day.
I had a tempo run on deck; 24 minutes broken into 4x 6 minute blocks. The low 9’s pace would be easily attainable under normal conditions, but starting my run in the early afternoon in 80° weather added an extra dimension. So did the asthma.
It was a solid effort, and I managed to crank out about 80% of what was prescribed. And it was exhilarating, being in the warm sun, pushing myself harder than I have in almost 2 weeks. With the warm up and cool down, I managed to roll out my first 5 mile Friday of 2022!
Since I ran an out and back, the finish was right at the trailhead where a small butterfly garden sits. With spring in the air and the weight of the week finally off my shoulders, I decided to cool down with my iced coffee and enjoy those post-run endorphins chasing butterflies!
Those were the best 20 minutes of the week – just forgetting about reality and enjoying nature in action. It was the reset that I needed! Butterflies are supposed to represent change, but some people say it’s the way angels tell us we’re on the right path. Isn’t it amazing how powerful something as small as a butterfly can be?
Determined to Tri AND Run 