A clydesdale no more!

My calves are absolutely fried.  I wore my racing flats on Saturday and I think that my legs are more sore than usual because they do not provide as much support.  It hurts to walk but they really don't bother me while running.  I'm just going to take it easy until the soreness subsides.

Still pretty sore but a little better than yesterday.  It is amazing running weather. Great morning to be out.

Emma has a dentist appointment this morning so there was only time for a few miles.  My right ankle is pretty sore but everything else feels pretty good.  Last night's swimming lesson was much better.  One thing that has helped me is to understand the pacing a little better.  My initial tendency was to go all out.  Slowing it down a little and focusing on the form and breathing made things a lot easier.

I ate way too much sugar yesterday and I was definitely feeling it today.  I felt like absolute garbage this morning.  Since this is a recovery week from me, I decided to run without a watch all week (except for Saturday).  The pace felt a lot faster today than it has all week but I can not say for sure that it was.  At least it felt better.  My right ankle is still pretty sore but after 3 miles it doesn't bother me at all.

My legs are very sore today.  Tried to stay at a comfortable pace but felt clunky for much of the run. Last night's swimming lesson was much better.  I actually figured out the kick board and was able to go to the other end of the pool and back.  I struggled a little with the freestyle but understand what I am doing wrong (forgot to breathe, going too fast).  I think that I can actually go to the pool and do laps now.  

It was cold and raining and I loved it.  Ran to the Pages Lane trail head of the LPT to meet the South Davis Road Runners.  It was a small group today.  I think the storm scared a lot of people off.  Ran out 5 miles alone then turned around and headed back.  Saw Lora up ahead so I sped up to try to catch her.  She was moving and I couldn't make up any ground.  Finally after 2 miles I was able to catch up to her.  Ran the last 2 miles with her.  It is amazing how much easier it is to run when you run with somebody.  Ran back home after the club run in the pouring rain.  Today's run felt good and I really liked running in the rain.