A Fantastic Run!

Holy crow! I went out this morning to get in 3 miles. I wanted to push the pace a little bit, especially after a crappy run on Saturday. Candace wasn't there by 6:05, so I took off on my own. I told myself that I wasn't going to look at my Garmin, except when I had a lap alert. I used this time to reflect on church yesterday and I felt really great. Mile 1 = 10:20. I kept on rolling along, mainly thinking and praying. I did try to hit one sprinkler to cool down, but didn't time it right. Mile 2 = 10:04. WHAT?! 10:04 on a second mile for me? This was exciting. I felt good and strong. I passed Candace who told me that she hit her snooze button. I continued on, enjoying the rising sun and the chirping birds. I was having a great conversation with God and began to feel a bit winded. Instead of stopping to walk, I began to count in my head - this has worked numerous times for me to get my breathing under control and this morning would be no different. I had one last short hill and chomped through it, looking forward to the equally short downhill. I knew that I was getting close. I hit mile 3 and turned my Garmin to Stop. I missed the last lap alert, so wasn't sure of my final pace, but knew it must be good. My average lap pace was 10:04. In and of itself, that's fabulous for me. My goal is an under 30 minute 5K by November, and now I really believe that I can do it. You can imagine my amazement when I just downloaded my data and saw Mile 3....... at a 9:47 pace. Oh my God! I am PUMPED up!! I am too excited. I am so, so happy to get my groove back and have a good pace and not be in pain. Whooo hoooo! Everyday is better when it starts with a run!