Whimped out!
The training schedule has the longest runs on Saturday. I took of Saturday Morning in 40 degree blasting wind, but turned around after just a quarter mile. My ears were froze and I could scarcely draw a breath in that wind. Since Sunday is a rest day, I decided to rest Saturday and try the 45 minute run/walk again on Sunday. I stopped at Sports Authority and got an ear warmer.
Sunday, I flew! I could run farther before running out of breath, then quickly catch my breath and run again. I usually set a little goal, “start running again at that sign and try to make it to the fence before walking.” When I’d reach the fence, I still had air and going, so I could go on and on, way past where I thought I’d have to go back to walking. In 23 minutes, when it was time to turn around and head back, I had gone way farther than ever. I got back still running and feeling great.
I have a little sore muscle near one knee.
This morning was entirely the opposite. I could barely plod and was out of breath in no time. I went the full allowed time, but dragged most of the time. Stiff and sore today.