Today was a running day. I was going to run on the grass but was running late for work, so I had to run on the roads. I did this with apprehension, but I hadn't run in two days, so I thought it would be okay. I ran in East Norman which is quite hilly. I ran for 1:20 and kept most of my miles around a comfortable 7:10/mile pace. During the last 3 miles I clipped off 6:40's which was quite pleasing to me. I couldn't help but run with a smile as they seemed to be quite effortless except that when I tried to push harder my Achilles would get "that" feeling almost like the feeling your leg gets when it's about to cramp. It's frustrating, but I'm just going with it. I can't complain about the progress I've made over the past year. It's taken a lot of patience and determination for sure. Resilience too. I'm trying not to set lofty goals, but this is where it gets hard. This where it's hard for me not to put my bike away and run everyday, but realistically I know this is not possible. I must keep the status quo because that is what's working for me. I must not push too hard, or I risk losing everything I've gained. There's that line that I want to run on, but that I don't want to fall off of... Redlands is going on this weekend. I kinda wish I was there. I did well in the criterium last year, and my good friend, Anne Samplonius, is sitting in 10th right now after the 5K prologue, so I know I'd be right in the hunt judging by how she finished to me in a TT last month. I wish her the best! On Monday I'll have worked 10 days in a row to total 60 hours. I've worked 40 hours this week right now, and then I have to work Sat. and Sun. for 6 hours a piece and then another 8 hours on Monday. Whew! Oh yeah, plus I'm training a bit here and there! P.S. I'm keeping my blogs at www.myspace.com/ratandrea Sometimes I forget to repost them here. Sorry.

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