A clydesdale no more!

AM

5 miles. Relaxed pace.  Lower legs (tibia, ankles, achilles) are bothering me a little. 

PM

4 miles while the girls were at soccer practice.  I'm going to make this part of my new routine while I try to build the mileage and get back into shape.  They practice twice a week and it should be a good way to get a few extra miles in.  First mile wasn't comfortable but the rest felt pretty good.

Perfect morning for a run.  Ideal temperature.  Started with an easy 3 then ran 2 miles at marathon pace.  Ran both miles in 6:50 which is a little faster than projected marathon pace but I wanted to see how it felt.  Felt very good.  Heart rate felt a little faster than MP so I know I could not sustain the pace for a full marathon.  With 1/2 mile to go I could see Becky ahead.  Slowly closed the gap until there was 0.2 miles left and I ran all out to catch up to her.  Surprised how good that fast pace felt.

Waited for the rain to stop and headed out for a quick run.  Temps felt good and the air was clean and crisp following the rain.  Wish I felt better but runs never feel the right way the week before a marathon.  Now it is off to the airport.  Hope to see some of you in Boston.