6.59 miles in 50:00, 7:35/mi, HR 171. 15 minute warmup, 1.85 miles, 8:06/mi, HR 151. 12 x 30 second Strides w/ 1 minute recovery. 17 minute cooldown, 2.32 miles, 7:19/mi, HR 176. Warmer temps today (~60F). Aimed for < 5K effort for the 12 30 second Strides. HR climbed to near max levels and basically stayed high throughout, probably some due to warm weather but also because I'm still getting back in shape from the break. Stride form felt good but felt like I was hauling some extra weight....similar to feeling I had back in Jan when I ran a 5K at the start of Base training. Running in real running shoes after using the VFFs feels like going from a Pinto to a Cadillac...the higher heel and cushioning are easy on my calves and my feet. Adrenaline 8s (Blue) - 15 miles. | 