Turtles Can Run

Yesterday I decided to go running with the gym running group again.   I knew they were going to do a tempo run and I should be doing an easy run, but I figured I could run at my own pace and be fine.  Well it did not quite happen that way, first we warmed up at a pretty good pace.  Then we hit the tempo and of course I was trying to keep up with the group leader, even though everyone else was running at their own pace.  I kept up the first mile, we finished it in 7:56, which is really good for me.  Halfway through the second mile I had to let up a bit because my chest was feeling tight.  So she got ahead of me, but my second mile was still 8:35, third mile she stayed with me  but I could tell she could have gone much faster but I was hapy to have company time 8:30.  Then we cooled down with another mile.  My time for the 5 miles 42:42  which is  8:32 min/mile, that is really good for a turtle like me.  I really think this running group is going to help improve my speed, I am really glad I joined.  I felt great afterwards.  I made sure I drank my whole 20oz bottle of water and powerade mix and then had a whey protein shake when I came home.  That seemed to do the trick, no fatigue or dizziness.  Looking forward to my 8 miles today and a rest day tomorrow!!

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