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.5 warmup then 4 miles at about 6:30 - 6:45 pace, one at 6:20 pace, but mostly downhill.

Ran at 6:30 and it was a little chilly. No tights, but two long sleeve shirts. Felt really good during run and after. last half mile cool down started feeling it in my right quad again, but it seems to be more of a strengthening soreness than an injury. I will monitor it and adjust accordingly.

I am doubtful if I can hold a 6:30 pace for Painters this weekend. I have run 13 miles at about 6:50 pace a couple of weeks ago with Steve and Bill, and ran at 7:20 pace last saturday, felt pretty relaxed on that run. Never really felt like I was pushing real hard, so that is good. In between I ran a 5K at about 6:10 pace and did not feel tired afterward so that is good I guess...

Warmed up 1/2 mile then ran up the mountain and over into green springs. first two miles about 8:00 pace up the mountain and through the trails. Then next 4 at two 6:50 and then two 6:20 miles. then cooled down 1/2 mile. Felt great and ran with a better stride, pushing more behind than reaching out in front. Much more relaxed and easier on the knees.

Ran with Clyde up around Green Springs and then onto the power line trail. No tortises or snakes, but we heard a coyote. Good run. Felt sluggish on the hilll starting out the trail. haven't run much in the softer trail sand and it was nice to push through it on the hill. Felt great after that. Good to run with Clyde. I think I slow him up a bit so he doesn't overdo it and he pushes me a bit, especially in the sand and on the hills.

Good club run tonight. Most stories were appropriate, which isn't common with Clyde along...

Felt pretty good most of the time. My quads seemed to get a pretty good workout as they were more sore after the run than usual. Calves too. I think running 8 yesterday and then again today may have something to do with it. I have been doing 5 or 6 pretty consistently during the week for a few weeks and this was an unexpected and unplanned jump for two days straight. I think I may take tomorrow off to let the muscles and such have a little extra break. Next week I plan to raise the mileage to about 50...

Race felt great today. First 10 miles were all right on to break 1:25. Last 3 I fell of to 6:40-6:45 pace. Couldn't make it up at the end. But I was very pleased with the race overall and feel very good about my time. Really wish I would have pushed a little harder to break 1:26 but oh well... This is my 2nd 1/2. First one was at Bryce last summer and I got 1:32 so very much improved...