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Progressive Runs and Pumpkin Muffins

Let me start this by saying...I'm in a bad mood. I have been grumpy, fidgety and downright biotchy all day long. (P.S. If I spell biotchy like that it's not swearing. Promise). I decided before dinner to just get the dang run in anyway, despite a stomach ache and a bad attitude. What happens? Nothing short of a freaking miracle. First: I ran one mile in 10 minutes. Then I stopped to pee and reconsider if I REALLY wanted to run. I did. Then: 5 miles in 43:22. Yes, my friends, that is basically the equivalent of 4 minute miles in my book. Alright, so maybe it's closer to an 8:40 pace, whatever. For me that is crazy fast. I started at a 9:30 pace, and just kept increasing the speed until I finished the last half mile at a 7:30 pace. Hard, but so worth it. Please excuse the fact that my makeup decided to rebel. Also, please note that I didn't even put makeup on today, so that's at least one day old. HOT. After this post I'll be checking the mailbox daily for...