A clydesdale no more!

Felt a very small hint of coolness in the air.  Original plan was for a tempo run but just wasn't feeling it this morning.  Ended up just running a relaxing 6.  The first 3 miles were ridiculously slow.  That is why I decided to push the tempo run to a different day.

Warmed up with 3 easy miles then ran 4 miles at tempo pace.  Started out too fast but it didn't feel too bad.  Eventually settled into a decent pace and finished the first mile in 6:24.  Felt good through the second mile which came in at 6:25.  Something happened during the 3rd mile and I felt like I was running in mud.  My legs had no energy at all.  Struggled to finish in 6:38.  Seriously considered bagging the rest of the run at that point but the start of the 4th mile is down an overpass so I thought that would help jump start my legs.  Was able to get into a decent rhythm and finished the last mile in 6:23 (slightly aided).  Really not sure what happened during mile 3. That portion of my route has always been my least favorite so maybe that had something to do with it.  We are doing a 4 mile hike for a "team building" activity at work today so maybe running hard this morning was not the best idea.

Right achilles tendon has been sore for a few days and it was a little worse today.  My shoes are getting towards the end of their life so that may be the culprit.

Run up to Bountiful Blvd. and back home.  Probably not the best decision considering the sore ankles/achilles.  Right achilles started to flare up on the way down but I think it is alright.  I felt a little more relaxed this week alhtough the run was slightly slower.

Just a leisurely run around Bountiful.  My ankles were sore so I decided to back 2 miles off the planned mileage for the day.  May as well finish another week with exactly 44 miles.  The morning temperature was absolutely perfect for running.  This is by far the best time of the year.