First, I have been running in sub 35 degree weather... in shorts. Something happened to me after college. If it was under 45 degrees, I would dress for running like I was going ice fishing. I actually thought that age causes you to have less tolerance of cold temperatures. Recently, I have changed my attitude about running. I don't have the same level of dread when I have to go against something that is somewhat uncomfortable. I don't know what this really means, but I thought it was worth reporting here.
The other milestone, is that I've broken one of Jason's new Rules for three weeks in a row. I've run more than 30 miles each of those weeks. I'm approaching running differently than Jason these days. He wants to see how fast he can be on less than 30 miles a week. I know that if I attempt that, I will get hurt. I have realized that my body reacts better to running slower and longer than shorter and faster. So although I've increased my mileage, I've really had to let go of my ego. Especially on these many mornings where I've been running on a treadmill in the gym amongst the competitive soccer moms.
I wish I could break my own 30 mile rule. I've cut myself to 10 minutes on the treadmill. I'm sure I'll eventually have to do the slower longer plan since my tendons seem to get really angry at the slightest surge. If only I would have done more cleans in college I wouldn't be battling these problems.
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