I repeated my route #1- did a little better in the endurance department. I would have run last night after work, but a late April snowstorm prevented a safe route to run. Plus, who wants to go out in that crap?
I remembered my former running instincts that helped me push through today:
1. Let the mind wander.
2. Keep a straight back and defy gravity (avoid that sinking, lead foot feeling).
3. Use the arms to swing gently forward, propelling each stride a little. Let them hang loose enough without tension, but allowing enough form to keep the sway uniform (like a train).
These informal tricks of the trade brought back the notion that I can do this. I'll need all the help I can get- Eagan is pretty damn hilly. A perfect proving ground for the marathon.
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