Weekly distance: 28.43 miles
Training distance: 57.43 miles
Pace: 12:07
Time/Temperature: 12:30 p.m.., 57 degrees, overcast/drizzle
Weight: 146
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| Homeless village under Brainerd Rd. |
I didn't know if I would do the five miles that my training plan wanted me to do. I felt like I was tired from yesterday's trail run. I determined that I would at least do three and I ended up doing all five. I still wanted to take it easy, so I decided to make it a heart rate run. I kept my heart rate between 120-140 the entire run. It was slow and easy. I would like to do this again every couple of weeks to see if my mile pace increases over time with my heart rate remaining the same. I ran the levee in Chattanooga. It is very well maintained! I really enjoyed it. Other than where I had to go under Brainerd Road. I wasn't prepared to come across a homeless village. It was a bit scary for me and very sad. Just this weekend I was talking to a friend about how my current living situation isn't where I would like for it to be at this point in my life. And then today I run through this village. I was humbled and prayed for the people and families that live under this bridge and in the tents along the levee. I also asked forgiveness for me being anything but grateful for the wonderful peaceful and warm house that I am able to have. I don't know how these people got to this point in their lives to live under a bridge, but I pray for peace and a brighter future for them if that is what they desire.
I am very happy that I have cross training tomorrow and get one day off of running. On to week three of training!
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