The Start Of Week 4 Already?

I think the title of this post really says it all.  I can't believe I'm already entering week 4 of my 20 week training schedule.  Time has just flown by.  I had two of my best runs over the weekend and I'm feeling exceptionally proud of myself!

Post-5 mile sitting on my floor session

After a really, really hectic week, my Saturday day-time plans got cancelled last minute, and I seriously was so thankful.  I ended up just putzing around with the boyfriend and it was great!  Because I did have plans that were supposed to last all day, I had intended to get my "long" run, 5 miles, in on Sunday and move everything back a day.  However, I was able to get the 5 miles in on Saturday afternoon around 2:30 pm.  Very, very poor timing on my part, as it was ~80 and huuuumid.  Lesson learned.  Other than that, I felt great while running.  My feet did not ache, I was totally in the zone, and I was at about a 9:00 mile the whole time.

Breakfast at my boy's and my favorite spot!

Sunday morning was the proudest moment I have had so far in my half marathon training.  There is a 3.1 mile route that I run frequently, because it's straight, flat, and starts at the intersection next to my house, so it's convenient.  My fastest time on this course was 28:04, which I was very comfortable with.  Sunday, when I ran this course, I got to the end and looked at my watch and was flabbergasted.  Sunday morning, I ran that 3.1 course in 26:36, and I didn't feel like I was pushing myself at all.  I truly almost started to cry.  It just felt so great to know that all the running and exercising that I'm doing is actually paying off.

Awesome watch tan line!

 I feel better than ever, I notice awesome changes in my body, and I love having a goal and something to work towards.  

Being a five year old

Sunday evening, after doing 8.1 miles in two days (another proud moment for me), my feet were sore, swollen, and just didn't feel good overall.  I was very happy to have Monday as my "off" day for the week.  Other than those two awesome runs, over the weekend I went to the New Britain Rock Cats baseball game on Saturday night with my parents, did a ton of errands and laundry, celebrated Father's Day, and finally, got some much needed lounge time in.

PS- I'm down to #984 on the iRun4 wait list.  I have a feeling I'll be matched by the time the Hartford Half rolls around :) 

What was the highlight of your weekend?

Have you ever had a so-proud-you-could-cry moment?  What caused it?

Are you currently training for a race? What's the next race you're signed up for?