Against the Wind

Running against the wind is no fun at all. Especially if there is water and sand blowing in your face. And even worse when you’re barefoot.

I went out that day, planning on an 8k jog at a 6 minute per kilometer pace, in the wind, barefoot. It was mainly to learn how to keep a pace during uneven weather. So I went and by first K, I was around 4:45. Too fast.

2k came by and time was about 10:00. Still too fast. 3k...15:00. I’m jogging and going at the consistent 5 minute pace. This is great(Read this to understand why so great). I had decided to maintain that 5 minute pace. 6k came around and time was 40:10. Time was good, but I couldn’t make it to 8k mark. The wind made me push off the ground, causing blisters to form on the ball of my foot.

All in all, I learned that Mother Nature is the greatest work out.  Running against the wind = make you faster. Running up a hill = make you faster. Running = makes you faster.