Run to the Library! (Win)

Yesterday's three mile run was nice. I decided that today and tomorrow I also need to run three miles in preparation for the 5K on June 8th.  I went out by myself this morning, a little later than usual and with a migraine headache. I didn't know how far I would get with a headache, and a not-so-good night's rest.  But I did it!  I made it the whole way only stopping to wait to cross the streets.

My migraine went away while I was running, but came back while I was making my protein shake this morning. I rested and drank my shake and hoped it would go away after I took a shower, but no such luck.  Hopefully it will go away before tonight so I can sleep better before my morning run tomorrow!

Time/Weather:
     It was a nice morning. About 64ºF when I left the house at 06:00. The sun was a little higher than when I usually go, but for the most part it felt great.  The moon was higher than yesterday and there were only a few clouds in the sky--not enough to make it humid and sticky.

What Worked:
     Knowing how great I did yesterday really helped me to do better today. I pushed myself and even tried to run faster in the beginning.  It was a new route and so I had lots to look at.  I had some music this morning since I didn't have anyone to talk to or to continually motivate me. This morning it was "Miles Fly By" from Rockmyrun.com.  An 80s remix that totally rocked!  I liked it!
   
What Didn't Work:
     I ran out of Gatorade this morning.  I should be more careful about how much I am drinking during my runs and monitoring my fluids much better.

Motivation:
     I changed the titles of my previous posts and will continue to mark a run or exercise session as a "win" or a "loss."  I was reading about this in Runner's World magazine and it helps to take away the power of one run or one work-out session that is not successful. Because looking back, and looking at the big picture I'll see all the wins and the few losses.  A few losses are okay, one here and there (or almost a whole week of them) doesn't matter! Today was certainly a "win."
   

Today's run on the road was a little out of my comfort zone, but it is a road that I drive often when I go to the library.  So, I was familiar with it a little.  I can't wait to run tomorrow on the canal road!