Friction Sucks

Week 6 (Modified)
(So, last week, I was wrong and actually did Week 5 of the training plan.  This week, I did a modified version of the Week 6. Oops.)

Total Miles: 20 miles
Longest Distance: 6.67 miles

This week was a much better running week for me.  I was more focused on my workouts and less of a whiner about them.  Because of the holiday on Monday, I did get an extra run in because I didn't have my usual Zumba Tone workout that day. 

So, the biggest issue I seem to be having with running is finding appropriate running clothes.  And by appropriate, I mean I need shorts that won't freakin' ride up or cause horribly painful chafing on my darn thighs!  I have never been comfortable wearing shorts when exercising, but with all the running and the heat, I have no other option.  Capris just aren't cutting it.  However, my luck with shorts has "rubbed me the wrong way"  (I'm hilarious, I know).  Friction sucks.  In order to reign in my "thunder thighs," I am now forced to wear compression shorts under my running shorts.  This is just annoying to me.  I know I shouldn't care what I look like when I am running, but I do.  It's like I'm still the fat girl trying to wear clothes that I shouldn't be wearing.  I try to remind myself that 3 years ago, running wasn't even something I could do--heck, I didn't even WANT to do it--so I shouldn't be stressing about how I look.  I am running.  Period.  Although, running comfortably would be nice!

I ran with Jaime for my long run this week.  (We missed you, Leah!)  We ran a little over 6.5 miles at a pretty slow & steady pace.  I felt pretty good about the run because I wasn't completely drained after.  I felt like I still had some go left in me.  I am trying to focus on distance, but I can't lie and say I am not concerned with speed or time.  I have this irrational fear of being the last person to cross the finish line.  I know it's silly to think like that.  I am hoping with time (and increase distances) my confidence will improve. 

Heck, at this point if I can just run the 13.1 miles without my thighs rubbing off, I will be happy!  :P

"A lot of people think they look slow, or fat, or sweaty. Don't let any of that stop you. Among runners, you are golden."  Kara Goucher, Olympic Runner