Bret

Easy 6.0 miles along the main road in front of the beach in Melbourne.  Weather was comfortable but more humid.  No issues with the blister from yesterday at all.

In NYC again this week - arrived late yesterday evening right before the announcement about OBL.  Interesting morning - I went to the elevator to head out for a run, but the elevators would not work - so I went back to my room and tried to call the front desk, customer service, room service etc...with no answer.  Got a little nervous but ended up connecting to the operator who told me the elevators were out due to electrical problems, and that they would send someone up on a service elevator for me.  Got tired of waiting - so I started my workout this morning with a downstairs effort of 36 floors.  Had a quick paced run in the park - not quite MRP but a strong effort nonetheless. 

(Elevators were working upon my return.)

Around the Central Park Reservoir this morning - 10 x 400 at 5:20 pace with 400 rest following at 2 mile warm up and 1 mile cool down.  Following strength and plyos that I did yesterday evening, my legs were a bit wobbly after this morning's workout. 

Planned to go easy-ish this morning but after the first mile in the Park I was compelled to run faster than planned.  Competitive pride or something just won't allow me to let any recreational runners in the Park "beat" me (even though technically there is no race going on).  So I ended up running most of my miles close to 7 min pace even on the rolling hills in the north section.  Temperatures were mild but a cold front was bearing down and arrived with rain right after I finished.  Went out to lunch later and with the rain, the temps must have dropped 15 to 20 degrees.  Miserably damp and chilly - yuck. 

Today should be my last day in NYC for a while as the trial is set to conclude with closing arguments tomorrow. 

AM - easy 4 miles at home, with core/plyos/strength training thereafter.  Ran without my watch this morning and really just enjoyed a relaxing run.

PM - late lunch - 7 miles around Carillon office park and Feathersound followed by 6 striders.  Began the run in a light rain and then the sun came out toward the end, making for a rather muggy and humid condition. 

PM - 10.5 miles up the Belcher extension to Helen Ellis Hospital and then back down the Pinellas trail with an extra loop in my neighborhood  at the end.  Warm day, but low humidity made it very nice.  Legs were a bit sore from plyos and core work yesterday.