Just Do it

My running partner decided to bail on me at the last moment! It's okay, I totally understand when things come up at the last moment. I decided to go for it by myself. I usually always run with someone but tonight I didn't have that option. I decided to hit Lake Bella Vista by myself. I had my husband's keys with a small pocket knife attached to it. I figured that would give me enough protection incase something happened by myself on the trail.

Before running, I decided it would be a good test for me to push myself. I was by myself which was really weird. I made the decision to push myself as hard as possible. I would do a pratice 5k! I started off on fire!!!!!!!!!!!! I managed a 7 minute miles! I was seriously tearing it up. I have been running a fairly slow pace for the past two weeks. I was super shocked to discovered I was making great time. I ended up making my best time ever: 23:53! That's right!I was running about 8:00 mile pace or less! I feeling so AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

So, I decided to finish running around the lake as strong as ever. I never did slow down. This is the best part. I finished around the lake which is a total of four miles. I did it in 31:53! I still managed a close 8 minute mile. I even picked up the pace at the end and finished strong.

I decided to walk around the lake one more time to cool down. It was so hot outside! I still couldn't believe it. I ended up passing my frined Eunice like four times around the lake. It was very funny! I was almost done when my knee started to act up! Now, my knee is killing me but it was so worth it.