Lately I've been struggling...

This week I have tried to go hit it hard, but after only half a mile, wear out sets in, it becomes a mental battle just to keep going for that first mile. Mile 2 seems almost unreachable. At least that's how it was 3 days ago.

I ran again last night, it was cold, and that made it a bit more painful than usual. Because I've never done that before, my chest became yet another thing to battle; another element to try to push out of my mind. I tried to go for a fast mile and after less than half a mile it became painful to breathe. You know, that blood taste feeling in your mouth. It was hard and discouraging.

However, I did another 8 minute mile, which is my fastest mark to date and I hadn't done that in a few days. That was a little encouraging but just a little, after all I am not training for a sprint but for endurance and distance. Does anyone have any tips for running in the cold? I'm still feeling its effects in my esophagus.

Thanks for the comments and advice. - The Last Man to Run.