A Frosty Four Miler

Well, today had finally came. Today marks the first time in 2 years that I ran 4 miles. I had to much to deal with and for some reason or another just would not run much past 3 miles. That changed today. Last night at work, I decided that I was going to run 4 miles today, and I did. The journey out was much easier than the journey back. On the return run, the wind was very bitter cold and at times strong. Not only did I complete the 4 mile run, I did not allow the wind to keep me back. I ran hard at times and yes, there were times I walked took. The run walk percentage was about 70/30. == Ran 70%, walked 30%. The wind is why otherwise, it would be different.

Upon finishing the run, I checked my time and I completed 4 miles in exactly 48 minutes, a 12:00 per mile pace. I will gladly take that since I was afraid it would take me an hour to do it in. As I'm sitting here typing this post, it's been 2 1/2 hours ago that I ran and I really feel good! The run was worth it and this marks the first official attempt to raise the bar on personal mileage in 2 years. I hope to be hitting the 6 mile bar in the middle of February. You see, I have a little plan for this year, nothing much, but, I plan on running in my first half marathon. That is my main goal for this year. I don't have to win the race, just finish it with some runners behind me as I cross the finish line. I have this little head problem, I don't like to be last. Thus far, I never have been that I can remember. I don't know when I will do the half, but I hope to do one sometime this year. I welcome any advise on preparing for a half marathon. Well, gotta go -- Have a great run!