Sometimes it just SUCKS.

After having two amazing runs last week of 4+ miles each, I was ready to run today. The weather was beautiful. A slight breeze. Cooler temperatures. I was ready to rock. Super energized and ready to go. My goal was to run 5 miles down to the beach and back today.

I started running and I felt pretty good. My first mile was right on target. I was feeling pretty good! Then around mile 1.75 I started having some cramping in my left hip. My quads started feeling really tired around 2 miles. I tried to let my mind wander and think of other things. I decided to turn around and keep  going, and then the cramping got worse. I felt like my legs were going to fall off. They were heavy and just hurting. I stopped to walk for a minute and then I tried again. It was worse.

I was pissed. Here I am, 2 miles away from home, and I am f-ing walking. I tried, and tried, but I just couldn't get there. By then, it was late, and I had to get home. I called Kevin to come get me. Something I have never done since starting my challenge back in March. UGH. I was so disappointed in myself. I know, some days just don't go as planned, but today, I thought would be the day that I would run 5 miles by myself, without a partner.

I am not sure what my problem was today. My guess is I probably did not drink enough water - something I fight with each and every day. I am not good at drinking enough. I need to work on that.

So, I will try again and just chalk today up to "well, at least I got some exercise..." - I could have just sat on my ass and ate bon bons instead!

Everyday can't be perfect. I guess. Until next time...