60 min run on the TM this evening, to the accompaniment of the 2012 NYC half...yeah, I rewatch old races. I take what I can get*, and since my memory is somewhat what?!?, old races are conveniently refreshed. I'd forgotten how exciting the 2012 NYC half was. It was a sizzling finish for the men as well as for the women, and Deriba Merga was in it--I'm not sure what he's been up to recently, but he's an exciting competitor.
Anyway, I felt amazing tonight. It was one of those loose and effortless runs that keeps me coming back for more. Originally, I was going to do a tempo run, but I felt so crappy last week, I decided to do just whatever came out (and I forgot I was going to do tempo on Monday this week...oops). However, I was at my summer tempo pace, albeit on a treadmill in a cold garage. It was wonderful and a nice confidence builder after last week's crapavaganza. The only hitch was when the Wi-Fi choked after about 40 minutes. I didn't want to take any breaks, so I reached out and jabbed my laptop (the setup is awkward for mid-run clicking, and I have to keep my other hand on the treadmill console so that I don't lose my balance). Eventually, I got the picture back, but no sound! I didn't think that was even possible. Clearly, the internet here isn't an all-or-nothing response.
Still, I had such a great time that I think it could sustain me through two weeks of suckage or whatever. I might forget again how the race ends, but I have to lock this glorious feeling of rejuvenation in the memory bank.
*(reminder: check universal sports to see if last year's Berlin Marathon is free to watch yet)
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