Crazy Legs...

Do you ever have that feeling when you go to the gym where you're just itchin' to get started? That was me last night. I spoke with "Coach" yesterday and was informed that I only had to run 4 miles (not 5).

As soon as I could, I headed home and changed into the running gear. I made it to the gym and was on the treadmill by 6:15. Normally I start out with the speed set to 5.5 (10.57 mile) during the first mile. Then after each mile I increase it a little.

For some reason, I was just feeling it! Once I crossed over the first mile, I was ready to Rock N Roll - I not only increased the speed, but increased the elevation. I would run for three-tenths of a mile at an elevation of 3, then reduce it. But after I would catch my breath, I'd increase the speed... then start the entire cycle over again.

This went on for several miles. Entering the last mile, I had increased the speed to 6.0 (10 minute mile). However, I still felt I could go faster. Not only that, but I felt I could push harder with the incline. That became my ultimate mile - I had the incline set to 5.5, and I kept increasing the speed. It became insane!

When I finished up the last half of the mile, I was running a 6.5 speed (8.57 mile) with an incline of 6. Nuts! I was running like a crazy man... and even crazier, I still felt I could go faster!

I don't know what has gotten into me... maybe I'm just at a point where I'm like that Dixie Chick's song: I'm Ready To Run!

Bring on Chicago!!!!