Day 5: Easy Run Reflections 🌅
Today's stats:
- Sleep Score: 78
- Duration: 6 hours and 37 minutes
- Total Distance: 3.53 kilometers
- Time: 22 minutes and 11 seconds
- Average Pace: 6 minutes and 17 seconds per kilometer
- Average Heart Rate: 139 bpm
- Heart Rate Zone: 84% in Zone 2 (easy)
Today’s run was a very easy one, consisting of two laps around the island - I spent 84% of the run in the easy heart rate zone 2, which was exactly what I needed.
This morning, I had one of those familiar internal debates: should I run, or should I stay in bed a little longer? It's funny because I genuinely enjoy getting up early, lacing up my shoes, and witnessing the sunrise before the world wakes up. But there are still moments when that cozy bed seems more inviting. Ultimately, the hardest part is just getting out of bed; once I’m up, I rarely crawl back under the covers.
During the run, I noticed I was feeling a bit tired, perhaps the first signs of fatigue since starting this challenge. I also didn’t have dinner last night, which meant I was essentially fasting from 1 PM until my early run at 5:40 AM. I can’t help but wonder how this lack of nourishment affects my performance. It's one of the realities of working on an island where meal timings can be unpredictable, and it’s something I need to manage better.
Today’s experience has made me reflect on the importance of establishing a routine to make morning runs easier. Preparing the night before—laying out my running clothes and shoes—can help eliminate decisions in the morning, allowing me to simply get out the door and move my legs. Even on days when the motivation isn’t there, the reward of completing a run is always worth it.
I’m also looking forward to returning home and the endless running options that await me there. The thought of running with my girlfriend, family, and friends, exploring different trails, and even hitting the gym for some treadmill intervals fills me with excitement. I realize that while running the same loop every day has its benefits, it can also become mentally challenging over time.
For now, I hope today’s easy run helps me recover and prepares me for a more intense session tomorrow. Looking forward to what lies ahead!
