bad mood = speed

Last night I was in a very bad mood before I went out on my run. Not for any real reason, just because I'm a girl and sometimes I'm moody. I decided that I would use my irritation and frustration in my run and see if that would help me increase my pace as well as calm me down. It worked! I had the best run that I've had in a while. I did 4 miles and my pace was about 10:30. I think I've just gotten a little too complacent while running and I haven't been pushing myself to improve. I've been putting in the miles, but not working up to what I am actually capable of. Because even though I cut 30 seconds off my pace, it wasn't that hard and I still did it comfortably. I was even able to sprint the last 100 yards, which is always my goal. It was a good lesson to learn last night.

I also learned that running harder improves your mood. I'm not sure if it is the endorphins or if it's just that you're too tired to be bitchy. Either way, it's a good thing.