1pm, 36 degrees and somewhat windy. 10.25 mile route today over a course that I rarely run. I always forget how hilly this course is. The first half is flat to net downhill and the second half is a series of 9 hills raning in distance from 150 meter to 500 meters, with 3 of them over 400 meters. To add to this, the last 3 miles was into a fairly steady wind with my jacket acting like a negative sail. All this checked against my time reveals that I dropped the ball again today. Just not sure why I can't seem to get an easier run in at least 7:20-7:30. Today's run was 1:14:45 (7:18s). Close, but given conditions, I think it was still a touch too fast.
USATF coaching clinic all weekend. 6 hours today, 14 tomorrow and 5 on Sunday. Doubt that I'll get a run in tomorrow, but I may try to get up at 5:30 and get 8 or so in to get me over 60 for the week. Sunday I'll be done by 1pm, so I may try for a 20 miler then. | 