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8 Blissful Miles

January 11, 2011 by Kristy 5 Comments

1/11/11

8 miles tempo

1:12:18

9:02 avg pace

I wish I could bottle up how I felt during this run and take a sip whenever I need some encouragement.  Even though it was cold and I ran through snow I felt amazing!

Split times:

Miles 1 and 2 (easy):  9:22, 9:23

Miles 3 to 6 (tempo):  8:44, 8:44, 8:45, 8:44 (how’s that for consistency?!)

Miles 7 and 8 (easy):  9:18, 9:16

If you missed my post about what a tempo run is, you can read about it here.

A view from my run…

Partially frozen Schuylkill River

Today was the first time I ran with my SPIbelt.  I don’t like to bring much with me when I run but I should be taking my cell phone for safety reasons.

The SPIbelt is like a fanny pack for runners.  It’s small but super stretchy.  I put it on low – down by my hips – and it didn’t move an inch or bop up and down.  I’m not fashion conscious when I run but it’s barely noticeable.  I took the liberty of modeling it for you…

Not sure what I'm pointing at...

And Hawk approves of it!

Sniff...
and bite!

I could definitely use a photography class.  Sorry for the poor quality pics.

It’s supposed to snow which means quality time with the treadmill tomorrow.  Boo.

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  1. Trish says

    January 11, 2011 at 5:23 pm

    Must say I am really loving the blog and I find it inspiring, it makes me almost want to get out there and run…. maybe after another few weeks of this I will get out there but for now I will stick to Zumba!

    Reply
    • Kristy says

      January 11, 2011 at 5:35 pm

      Thanks Trish…and I need to try Zumba!

      Reply
  2. Dani- danielleislosingit says

    January 11, 2011 at 8:41 pm

    I loved the pic. No need to apologize at all. It makes me feel as if I had been there with you:)

    Reply

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