A clydesdale no more!

Footing was really poor due to the snow storm.  I was just happy to get through the run.  My hamstrings are really bugging me again.  I wonder if it has anything to do with the cold weather?  It seems to flare up the day after a storm.

Since it is hard to get real speed work in with the icy roads I decided to run some a hilly course today since hills are speed work in disguise. I ran up to Mueller Park Junior High then back home.  Going up wasn't as painful as I thought it would be.  Coming down I really wanted to focus on my turnover.  I concentrated on my form and it felt a lot better than it has in a while.  I was a little disappointed when I got home and looked at my splits because they weren't as fast as I thought they would be. 

Legs were a little tight and sore this morning so the pace ended up being pretty slow.  I didn't intend to be this slow but just went by what felt right.  

I was really tired this morning.  Running usually helps me snap out of this but it didn't work this morning.  My legs were very sore and I couldn't maintain a decent pace.  Just plugged away and got in the miles.  

My legs are killing me.  I've gone 100 more miles on my current pair of shoes than I normally due and I hope that is what is causing the problem (will get a new pair today).  I wore an older pair of shoes (with less miles) and kept the pace really easy.

What a difference a pair of shoes can make.  Got to the rec center before the club and put in 4 miles.  I couldn't believe how much easier the pace felt.  The club ran up to Davis Blvd which includes a pretty good climb.  I ran with Jeremy and he really pushed the pace.  I could really feel the effort going uphill but kept telling myself that if I want to get back into shape that I have to push it.  I was able to catch my breath on the rolling hills then we pushed the pace once we hit the downhill.  Going down, I just focused on being smooth and getting my feet off the pavement as quick as possible.  It was a good run and I'm glad Jeremy was there to push me.  I definitely would have gone a lot easier had I been alone.