AM: Weather and roads prevented the group workout this morning, but I think we were all on the same page as to what we wanted to do. I am still on the uphill climb in trying to get my speed back, but its coming and today there a lot of positives for where I am at a month away from PHX. I want to point out that I cannot stand the TM. I like a lot of the descriptions used my other runners on here for running TM. Did a 4 mile easy warmup and then proceeded to do tempo. First mile (5:47), Second mile (5:35) As I got to the two mile mark, I felt like I was at 75% which was a really cool test for me mentally. I actually felt like I was pacing. My breathing was awesome, but I started to feel the fatigue in my legs from Sat. LR which is ok and normal for where I am at in my training cycle. I feel like I am actually a year behind the guys I train with, so patience is a virtue at this point. After 2 miles I felt I was pushing it a bit and backed off for 5 minutes and then decided to go at it again. I got to 1/2 mile at 5:25 pace and then just felt a little tweak in my right hammy so I shut it down. I cooled down and felt really positive about the workout. I focused on deposits today. I feel like I made a productive deposit. My legs feel good and my recovery from Sat. seems to feel normal rather than I need a few days. For me, this is a great sign. I am pumped. Looking to do 4-5 miles this evening again as a shakeout run. | 