W5W1

Complete.  It was warmer today - almost 37 when I left, which was nice.  There were a lot of annoyances today.  The volume on my ipod wasn't high enough and every time i tried to fix it on the arm band it restarted the podcast (inducing mad expletive rants).  Then Hazel kept wanting to stop and go to the bathroom.  I had taken her out right before we left.  This is always a dilemma for me.  You're supposed to pick up on the trail but then that interferes with the running parts usually.  This time I decided I simply must pick up after her.  I had a bright idea - I stopped my ipod.  I know, I don't know why I didn't ever think of that before.  Then I couldn't get Hazel to go fast enough on the second half.  She was trotting under 5.0mph, not because she couldn't trot faster, but because she didn't feel like it.  So I would give the leash a yank and then feel mean about it.  Maybe it's because the trail was snow packed and I didn't put on her dog shoes today.  Hopefully, things will get better with her or I might have to start leaving her at home.  I really don't want to do that though.  I want her to get in shape too.  And I figure that her running 3 miles, three times a week would be good for her.

Anyway, I made it through the run parts, even though the last one was harder.  I had a cramp in my side.  I could have gone a little slower but I just didn't want to.  I felt I could complete it at the speed I was doing, which was somewhere between 5.0 - 5.5mph.  

I am both excited for and dreading the 20 minute run on Sunday.  I'm sure I will be able to complete it.  I am looking forward to how well I can do with it.

Time: 37.56

Average HR: 143

Max HR: 184

Distance: 2.5

Calories: 382