Today, I got up and decided to try an LSD day (Long Slow Distance). I initially set out to do one of my normal routes, but I got to the turn around point and decided I didn't want to turn around, so I took a back road that I knew would lead me back home. It was gravel road, and I was wearing my Kinvaras, bad idea. I ended up going 3.25 miles at my last 5k speed, then discovered I still had 2.5 miles to walk back home. It was refreshing because it was all back country roads, but I was extremely dehydrated because I hadn't prepared to go over 3 miles. Oh well. I feel better now! I feel like I have my old running self back. I took it easy the last couple days, and today the side stitch was almost non existent. I have another 5k next Saturday and I'm hoping I can make it a PR. I am definitely ready. Rest tomorrow, 3 miles Monday, strength Tuesday, 2 miles Wednesday, speed work Thursday, rest Friday, Race!
PS: I have officially graduated from the Couch to 5K program! :)
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