Running relief

SO relieved to have finished today's speed work. I crossed the finish line for my last interval, collapsed in a heap for a minute and got up a completely different person. My mood has lifted and I feel like I could accomplish almost anything (which is good because I have another run planned for this afternoon)!

I slowed down a bit over the 6 intervals, 4.56, 5.08, 5.25, 5.27, 5.16, 5.16, and overall was running a but slower than I want to be, but I am feeling such a relief to have this session over that I don't really mind. My running coach commented on my complete 180 in attitude from the start to the finish of the session, and we all had a good laugh about how grumpy I was to begin with.

I still can't put my finger on exactly why I was dreading the session, but I'd say it was a combination of factors; ones I think every runner experiences once in a while. 

Fear; that I can't run the way I want to.

Doubt; that I will ever run as fast or as far as I want.

Envy; wishing I could run as fast as others.

I guess it was one of those days when I didn't feel like I was a real runner, but I am now back on track! I am running to Dan's work this afternoon, so it's a good thing I feel capable and confident.