But Tom decided to run with me, after not running in well over 6 months. And the run he chose to accompany me on? My 10 miler I had scheduled for Saturday.
Now usually when we've run together in the past, I end up getting frustrated with him because he likes to play to role of "Drill Sgt Tom" and pushes me to the point of where I want to strangle him. :)
However, this time was different. Because Tom was kinda ready to call it quits after 2 miles. Honestly - I can't believe he made it the full 10 miles...there is no way in HELL I would have been able to do that after not running for so long. But he -and I! - did it.
Since Tom was with me, I didn't run with music. I never, ever do this so I was a little nervous - but I really didn't miss it. We stuck to my intervals & keeping each mile under 14 minutes.Tom did great for someone who hadn't run in a while; it wasn't until mile 7 that he was really regretting his decision. (Ha.) Poor guy - even thought he was really struggling, it helped push me. I mean, I had no reason to stop if Tom was still able to go! He kept saying "I really think my pain is motivating you! You are much better than the last time we ran together."
Anyways, I was really proud of us. Timing was right where I wanted it to be:
Mile 1 - 13:11
Mile 2 - 12:45
Mile 3 - 13:22
Mile 4 - 13:12
Mile 5 - 13:14
Mile 6 - 13:24
Mile 7 - 13:42
Mile 8 - 12:59
Mile 9 - 13:54
Mile 10 - 13:32
Total Time: 2:14:47
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| His & hers. Mine are a little dirty. |
Off topic, but does anyone watch It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia? Funniest show ever.
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Great run girl! And way to kick Tom's butt!!! : )
Good job Melissa. Great times too ... looks very consistent ... great tempo.
and why ... didn't you take the opportunity bury Tom when he was struggl'n? You are too nice !!!
Tom. good job on sticking it out ... awesome !!!
When is your race again?
Nice work out there - your splits look awesome! I'm glad you both survived, and are still a couple ;) ha!
Great run and pace! Congrats to you and Tom!
awesome job!!! Your runs are impressive to me...don't see myself getting those miles in any time soon! Keep up that great work :)
Great job pulling your Man through that tough spot :)
Matt can just pick up and run long distances with me after not running for months and months too. I don't know how they do it...but it is fun and motivating when they tag along. I can't believe you didn't have music though- that is amazing! Do you talk when running? Something I can't do- at all.
Hey, My sister lives arcadia/Biltmore area and is looking to meet some runners. Would you be interested in helping her out?
I freaking love It's Always Sunny! Did you see last week's one when Charley had a "touch of consumption"? Oh man, I almost died.
Nice run!! And great job to Tom on a 10 miler after 6 months! I love dirty sneaks...gives them character!
Love "Sunny"!!! I just got hubby watching it last season!
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