A clydesdale no more!

Temperature dropped again and it was very icy. The last 2 miles seemed to be the most slippery. Included 10X20 second strides. All of them felt good except the last one which was a little sloppy.

Avg HR = 156

Total Time = 59:30 (7:26/mile)

As I was getting ready for my 12 miler this morning, my wife told me she had to be to work early. Since I was short on time, I had to push the 12 miler to tomorrow and just get in as many miles this morning as I could. I tried to keep most of the run at marathon pace but with 2 miles to go I realized I could catch the 7:00 guy. Mile 4 was in 6:37 and mile 5 was 6:20. Felt really good.

Avg HR = 163

Total Time = 34:38 (6:56/mile)

My legs didn't have much energy this morning. I felt alright but I just couldn't get my legs to turnover. Don't know if it was due to the cold temps. or yesterday's work party at Rodizio. Ran the Davis loop but extended it a little to get up to 12 miles. Decent climb for 3 of the first 4 miles then rolling hills the rest of the way.

Avg HR = 150

Total Time = 1:34:30 (7:52/mile)

Felt like I was just going through the motions today. I was in auto pilot mode for the first 6 miles. Realized I was 45 seconds behind the 7:30 guy so I bumped up the pace to catch up. Caught him at mile 8 and held the pace at 7:00/mile to the end.

Avg HR = 150 (seems a little low)

Total Time = 1:06:59 (7:27/mile)

Easy recovery run. It was snowing but it was warmer so it felt good.

Avg HR = 144

Total Time = 39:06 (7:49/mile)

Snowed just enough to make everything slippery. The ground is only dusted with snow but it was very slick in some spots. Physically, I felt great during todays run but mentally I was out of it. I really did feel like being out there but was able to plod through the run. Somewhere around 12 miles, I saw a horse drawn carriage ahead of me. I sped up a little to catch up to it and it was none other than Santa riding in it. Haven't decided if I will skip Monday's run altogether or move it to tomorrow. I will see how I feel in the morning.

Merry Christmas to all and to all a good run!

Avg HR = 149

Total Time = 2:10:26 (7:38/mile)