A clydesdale no more!

It was so warm that I was able to run in shorts this morning.  I sure hope this weather holds up.  It seems like it is so much easier to run in shorts than running pants.  First 3 miles at 7:50 then the last 5 between 7:15 and 7:30.  Pace felt very comfortable (other than my hamstring which doesn't want to heal).

I don't know if it is because of the warmer temperatures or the reduction in stress but my running is finally coming around.  Earlier this month my HR would be 150 bpm at 8:00/mile pace.  This week I have been running between 7:20/mile and 7:30/mile at the same heart rate.  If this keeps up, I might actually start to enjoy running again.

Didn't feel as good today as I have the past few days.  Pace and HR were alright but I didn't feel as strong. 

My legs felt especially tight this morning.  Part way through the run I stopped to stretch out my hamstrings and couldn't even bend over.  I really need to get into a stretching routine.

Started with 3.3 miles before the club run.  Ran the first 2.5 miles with Trevor who was pushing a stroller (still running between 7:00-7:10 - not sure how he did it).  Caught up to Alan and ran a couple of miles with him.  I think that he started to slow a little and I was feeling really good so I maintained my pace (7:20/mile).