Small set-back

DISTANCE	PACE	ELAPSED TIME
1 mi	11:53 min/mi	00:11:52
2 mi	12:09 min/mi	00:12:07
2.8 mi	13:19 min/mi	00:10:34

I am adjusting my training schedule this week since I will be running my first 5K this Friday. I didn't want to run on Thursday and then a 5K on Friday. I just am doing a M-W-F circuit this week. I am sure I will need to make some adjustments along the way. 

Today I felt that I had a small set-back...for whatever reason I really struggled today. I was only able to go about 2 1/2 miles before I had to stop. I even stopped during into my third mile to walk a bit. 

I knew that I would have days like this and this is the first. Up until today I have always pushed a little further than the previous run...not today. For whatever reasons my legs felt twice as heavy today. I would like to blame it on the heat, but it wasn't too bad out today. We will see what Wednesday brings. I think I will really try to get hydrated between now and Wednesday to see if that helps.

I created a "Running" track of songs. It was good, I was about ready to stop into my second mile when my "go-to" song came on. "Don't Stop Me Now" by Queen. I think I was even able to pick up the pace/steps a bit. Music does help!