Here we Go

Today was a nice easy run on the track at the Fieldhouse.  I have got some better socks and that really seemed to do the trick with the blisters.  Having the weekend to heal probably helped a lot as well.  My feet are starting to look like they belong on a runner.  I've got nasty calluses on the medial side of my foot as well as right behind the ball of my foot.  You gotta love it.

So this run was kinda tough today.  I was really winded throughout the run.  It probably has a lot to do with my diet, because I definitely could improve there.  Right now my pace is sitting at about the 10 minute mile if I intend to keep going for very long.  I want to get my pace down to sub 8 min, but I'm not sure the best way to speed up my pace.  I've been casually running for the past couple of years and my pace really hasn't gotten any quicker.  Any suggestions for improving times?

I had to back off a little bit today.  I started feeling the hot spots and decided not to trash my feet completely.  Today was a lot better pace than yesterday.  I think my food choice may have had a lot to do with how slow I ran yesterday.  Today's pace was hanging around 9.00/mile.  That is not where I want it, but it is much better.

Today was a good solid run.  I was on the track at the Fieldhouse again, but I think I'll run outside the next time I go.  I kept a nice pace throughout the time and picked it up for my last lap just to see what I had left in the tank.  It felt great, and I have so much more energy now.  

 One cool thing.  With the run today, I am having my first 15 mile week since 2004.  That is a pretty cool feeling.  My goal for now is to keep at least 15 miles per week for the next few months.  I would like to get it to 25, but we'll try 15 for now.