Fast Running Soldier

Wow, today was a slow, cold run! I ran with the soldiers today and ran with B/C group... They struggle...

8:41 (I had about 15-20 soldiers with me of 118) 

9:03 had to do a turnaround and slow up for the about 2/3 of the group  

9:08 

4:00 (.5 mile This was just me cruising up a hill trying to inspire some of the guys to push it. When I got to the top, there was only one other guy with me. ONE of 118! I am not in terribly great shape right now either...)

  =  8:48 AP at162 BPM

So today's run route is pretty hilly, the first .35 mile is uphill, then from about .75 to the 1 mile mark is uphill and there are a few rolling hills inbetween. Then coming back, the reverse slopes are pretty bad. So I know I shouldn't get too frustrated, but holy cow! They guys volunteered to come in the Army, you would think they would show up in better shape. It is totally a pride thing. These kids have no self pride or vision of self-worth enough to get off the duffs, away from the computer and video games, and get into some kind of shape! Uhg it is ugly.

Cold and rainy today! Ended up running at the end of the day on a treadmill in the gym. I ran a Cascade route on the treadmill and it was a bit harder, plus I just wasn't feeling it, so my times were slower. I didn't run a single mile under 8:00. Sometimes you just have those days and it is probably best to listen to  your body every so often.

8:34   8:13   8:00   8:13   8:24  = 8:17-ish AP at 157 BPM average

On the treadmill. Felt okay. I can't remember what my times were, but probably averaged a hair over 8:00 pace.

Cold. This morning it had to  be about 34 degrees outside. I just ran around the Battalion's dirt track while the Company stretched out and got ready for 60/120s.

8:19   7:54   8:01   8:01   3:51 (.5 mile)  =  8:01 AP at 163Avg BPM

I intended to run yesterday, but instead just spent the morning laying in bed and talking with the wifey. I don't get the opportunity to wake up with her much, so I took it yesterday.