When all you’ve ever known about Central Florida is downtown Orlando, Disney World, and neon lights on I-Drive and 192, it’s hard to believe that this exists just a few miles away…
Rolling hills and orange groves in the distance. Yes, hills do exist in Florida!
On Sunday, my friend Bethany invited me to join her friends for a hilly, long run at Lake Louisa State Park.
These pictures don’t do these hills justice at all. But I busted my butt and kept up with 2/1 intervals despite wanting to walk up those hills. I felt so proud!
The four of us didn’t run together, but it was a good feeling knowing that they were out there with me, whether I could see them or not. I’m a solo runner and have often strayed away from running groups because I don’t like talking while running, but I’ve learned that I can still benefit from being a part of a group and still run solo. It’s the start and finish, laughs, and after-run beverages and guilt-free food that make a running group worth it.
I finished 6 miles in 1:16, a 12:40 pace.
Week #3 of NYC Half Marathon Training complete!
