A clydesdale no more!

Not too much longer before I start complaining about the heat.  It was cool this morning but the end is in sight.  My pace was all over the place ranging from 7:15 - 7:50 but the effort felt consistent.  Good luck to all the Boston runners.  It looks like it is a great day for a run.

Same run as yesterday and I ran it 1 second slower.  I didn't feel particularly well to start the run.  My upper legs were sore and tight.  After 3 miles, I started to feel better and my form started to feel more fluid.

Warmed up with 3 easy miles then wanted to get in a couple of miles at tempo pace.  My only problem is that I have no idea what tempo pace is for me right now.  I decided to just ignore the watch and go by feel.  I thought that I would only do 2 or 3 miles because my legs are not acclimated to the quicker pace.  First mile felt decent but was a little slow (6:47).  Second mile felt great (6:31) so I decided to go for 1 more miles.  Third mile was a bit slow (6:49) but it included an overpass and the stretch of road that I always struggle with mentally.  I felt good so I thought I may as well throw in 1 more mile.  Last mile was 6:37 and was easier than I expected.  Finished with an easy mile to cool down.  Felt really good during this run and feel like I'm ready to get back into it.  

I had a moral dilemna during the run that I was hoping all of you that are better than I am could help me with.  As I was running, I saw a $10 bill on the side walk.  I slowed and thought about picking it up but then thought that it wasn't my money so I should leave it.  My only problem is that I know the next person that comes along will take it and the rightful owner will not get it back. 

I am so sick of this hot weather (j/k).  Great morning for a run.  My legs are a little sore from yesterday's tempo run which indicates how out of shape I have become.  Kept the pace very easy.  My plan was to only go 7 but I extended the loop to get in the extra mile because I was feeling alright.

My left hamstring was really sore this morning so I ran a little less and kept it slower.  

Started off with 6 miles before the club run.  I felt really good during the run.  My intent was to keep the pace slow as I am building up my weekend mileage.  Averaged 7:45/mile and it was really easy.  Met up with the club and did another 7.1 on my own.  I wanted to get in 14 today but I had to coach a soccer game so I felt like I needed to cut the run short.  I was in charge of the water this morning and ended up waiting around while others finished.  I could have and should have gotten the other mile in.  I averaged 7:15 for the last 7.1 and felt great during the run.