A clydesdale no more!

Pushed the pace a little today. Threw in a few strides. As my legs fatigued, I could really feel (and hear) my feet slapping the ground. Backed off for a mile until things were under control again. Was able to finish strong and in control.

Didn't feel like leaving the house this morning. Ran from home to the gates at Mueller Park canyon and back. The climb is 1,100 feet over 5 miles. I ran this once a week while training for St. George to prepare me for both Veyo and the downhills. Haven't run it in a few months but figured I better start doing it again in preparation for Des News. Even though I dreaded today's run, I am glad that I got out the door. I am a little sore but feel better than I have the past couple of days.

Easy run.

Warmed up with 2.25 miles then ran 4 miles at lactate threshold (6:45/mile). Started out too fast and hit the first mile in 6:35. Backed off a bit for the 2nd mile (6:41). Felt pretty good so decided to just run and not worry about the pace. Ran third mile in 6:35 and 4th mile in 6:30 for an average of 6:35 over the 4 miles. Cooled down with 2.75 miles making it an even 9 miles for the day.

Ran the 5K course that I am going to run on Monday to verify the distance and get a feel for the course. Both achilles were a little sore at the beginning but felt better once they warmed up.

Nice easy run today except the 1 mile in the middle where I was keeping pace with a faster runner and the last 2 miles that I ran at marathon pace. Both achilles tendons sore to start. Felt fine once things warmed up.