I have been running I promise!

Hey guys!
So it looks like I haven't posted in a while but if you check the little chart at the top of the blog I have been tracking my runs!!

I did my first real long run this past Saturday and it was 8 miles in the humid Ohio summer. We slightly modified our program because neither my buddy or I ran the 7 mile run we had scheduled on 7/11. So do avoid jumping 4 miles in one run, we switched it from 9 miles to 8.

We ran roughly a 9:40 min/mile pace and took a few rests. I really want to get that down to a 9:10 pace sometime if at all possible because I would LOVE it if we could finish in roughly 4 hours. So we are going to do a speed workout tomorrow! I hate speed workouts! But much like vegetables, they are good for you. :)

I love my running buddy, she makes it so easy for me! Last week we were supposed to run 3 miles on Thursday and I was super unmotivated because I had a stressful and exhausting day. But she drove to my house at 7:30 pm because I told her I needed the motivation. (She has less difficulty motivating herself so it was definitely just for my benefit). What a great buddy!

Anyways, today I am doing an exercise class to maintain my muscle strength and burn some calories!