I got out this morning, before the rain came. Thankfully, it was intense, but short and is over now, as opposed to those just south and west of here, where there is flooding.
I did the same 2.2 mile out and back, which includes going up and down the 10% grade. I ran about 90-95% of it (more than last time). Not wearing my Garmin or doing anything else to tell me how slow I am. The goal is to run, starting out slowly (again) and build up my mileage and endurance.
But... yesterday I got an email that the New England ASU alums are sponsoring and participating in a Pat Tillman Shadow run. It will be going on at the same time they have the one in Tempe. Something is pulling me toward it; just to "do" it, with no thoughts of time. However, it's on April 16 and I don't know if I can do 4.2 miles in about 5 weeks. I know I can get through it, based on my pain and suffering in various cycling things. And, you can walk, too. But, I have done one 5K race (a very low key fundraiser for our local hospital) and it was torture for me. The farthest I have run is 5 miles, and that was 2 summers ago.
I am probably the oldest living member of the New England ASU Alumni chapter and I certainly wouldn't be running with all of those youngsters. DH doesn't run and I don't really want to walk the whole thing, either.
Opinions? Remember, it's the beginning of the riding season, too and that, in the end, is more important to me.

