4 Miles

Week 2 of my half marathon training program.  Today's long run was for 4 miles.  M went with me pushing the boys in the double Bob.  I felt pretty good for the first mile.  M then encouraged me to do fartleks for the middle 2 miles.  Normally I don't do speed.  I'm usually so grateful that I'm running that the thought of pushing it and increasing speed sounds ridiculous.  But I did it.  I was surprised at how my recovery rate was faster than my normal rate of running.  I also felt strong the entire time.  I surprised myself.  Maybe I should consider speed work.