8 miles in 58:53, 7:21/mi, HR 154. Overcast and cool (61F); great running weather. Left calf a bit sore to start (probably from the new lightweight trainers I wore yesterday....feels like when I wore the Vibram Five Fingers, only not nearly as sore). Now that I've begun stretching out my stride regularly, its difficult to rein my pace in and so it was today. It did get a bit tougher towards the end of the run so I think I was also pushing the effort a bit too, but satisfied with the result. Starting to get excited about upcoming races....half-marathon is next Monday, another 12 days later, and marathon in 2 months come tomorrow. Yea! Asics 2130 Blue - 36.26 miles. 4 miles in 29:56, 7:59/mi, HR 148. Post-dinner miles. Asics 2130 Blue - 40.26 miles. |