Checking In

Training is still going well. Yesterday consisted of a 2 mile run which was way harder than it should have been because of a bout with insomnia the previous night. I was awake until 5 A.M. and slept for two hours until 7 A.M. I then did my 2 mile run which before I had to do it seemed like it was going to be a piece of cake. The cake is a liar.

A good night's sleep last night was much needed and I did my 4 miles this morning. My right shin is still bothering me although not nearly as badly as it was a week ago. I still have to ice after runs which is becoming a bit annoying. I'm pretty sure I could get rid of the shin splints with a week or two of rest, but I can't get myself to do that. At this point, not running makes me feel lazy.

Tomorrow is another 2 miler and then Friday is a 4 miler with some speed work mixed in. This is my first workout with speed work so it will be interesting to see how it goes. I will check back in on Friday with updates of that workout. Until then keep running and git er done.