13 (14) miles with Jack Rabbit

So I got home yesterday after work and all day my right shin ached. I was tired. I got dressed to run but all I could do is get myself to go for a walk to the supermarket. Maybe it was a good idea given the shin splints?? Well that is what I am telling myself. I am a little disappointed I must say but I thought "hey I do have 13 miles to do tomorrow so I think I will be ok." Whatever gets me through the day.

This morning I woke up and got myself ready for my run. Wasn't in the mood but the nice weather is definitely working to my advantage so I can't complain too much. Parking was tough but I found a spot and got no ticket...hurrah!! Turns out there was a bike race and a race that would be happening later so I guess they all took the parking. Well actually there is also a bit of construction going on so I get the feeling I may have a hard time all of September finding parking. Guess I will have to get out earlier.

Any-who, I got to our meeting spot and off we went. All along I thought we were doing 13 miles...at the end of 13, once I had resolved to do 13 and walk the rest because I thought we were going over, I learned nope it was suppose to be 14. Oh well, I had given my all to those 13 miles so the last little bit was tough. I'm okay with the fact that at least I did a little over 13. I'm enjoying the low mileage week.

I seriously need to get my act together when it comes to running during the week on Sundays, Wednesdays and Thursdays AND I need to strengthen my core and legs. Tomorrow I will be adding some exercises to get with it.