What a difference 20 degrees makes

Today's training 30 minutes...  2.40mi, time: 29:07, pace: 12:08min/mi, speed: 4.94mi/h.

1 mi	11:31 min/mi	00:11:30
2 mi	11:54 min/mi	00:11:53
2.4 mi	14:11 min/mi	00:05:38

The weather today in mid-July for IL is exceptionally cooler. Usually we are hot and humid...which will be right on for FL in February. But today it was a cool 65 and low humidity with a slight breeze. Perfect for running today. It was even a little chilly getting ready and my first thought was to wear a t-shirt, but I am glad I wore regular running gear.

My first mile came a little easier today...I think the weather had a lot to do with it. I actually hit my first mile in 11:29  minutes today with no baby steps! Woo-hoo. I had to rethink my route so I could hit 30 minutes. I fell short by a minute or so. I guess I should have gone around the block before making the turn back to my house. Lesson #3...don't take shortcuts...push myself to go longer. 31 minutes is better than 29 minutes.

I was pushing to run 2-miles today when my music stopped around 1.4 miles so I walked to figure out my music. You would think after my walk I would have been ok but for some reason I needed to take baby steps in my 2nd mile. It's o.k. because my split time after 2 miles was still under 12:00 minutes.

I need music to run...it helps me keep my mind going to the beat of the music. I am not one to listen to the lyrics but more the beat of the song. I do remember "I Will Survive", "25 or 6 to 4" and "I'm Still Standing" being in the mix today. Not bad motivational songs for only 30 minutes.

Today is the day that Karen and I are signing up for the 1/2 marathon...no turning back.

Update later after we are "official" race participants!

YEP...it's official we are Princesses in Training.

We tried to log-on to register when it first opened and the website was too slow so we agreed to register later that night. 2 hours later she called saying they are at 70% so we got on and were able to register! First accomplishment to makes this a reality.