faster with age

     Ran 8 miles. First 4 at around 8:20 ave. Next 4 started a fartlek run 2x1/4 mile at 6:28 and 6:14 pace and then 2x1/2mile at 6:29 and 6:25 pace.  Pace for all 8m was 7:52

     Ran 8 miles this morning. First 4M at 8:31 pace. Next 4M at 7:24 pace. Overall pace 7:55.

     Did my usual 20 mile mt. bike loop. I'm planning to get back to a good routine this week. I've missed a lot of workouts the past week because of some pressing projects to get finished up before winter sets in. I didn't stress to much about missing runs though because I've got some hip pain I'm trying to get on top of.  The extra rest days seems to have helped.

     This morning was 11 deg. and calm. I ran 8 miles. The first 4.5 M starting at 7:50 pace working down to 7:20 pace. Then the last 3.5 in 6:58, 6:44, 6:46, and the last 1/2 at 6:19 pace.  Overall pace for 8 M was 7:14. My hip felt good again today. I think the extra rest really helped and also not running any more than 8 M at a time. It was usually beyond 8 miles it was getting the worst. 

     Beautiful morning. Only 29 deg at 10 o'clock but sunny and calm. I ran in shorts and had to ditch the sweatshirt after 2 miles. Just took it easy and was only planning to go 8 but ended up going 11 up around the reservoir which is now iced over. 8:15 pace. Hip felt great. Hopfully next week I can get back to building up mileage. I think these 2 low mileage weeks helped a lot.