First 5 miles easy (all between 7:38 and 7:48), almost effortless - not a term I've used in a loooooong time related to running 5 miles. Had to drop the hammer a bit at 5 miles to maintain the 7:45ish pace, because from 5.25 to 5.75 is a long gradual incline - that mile ended up being my fastest at 7:27. Surely the effortless perception is based somewhat on improved fitness, but mostly it was distraction from knowing I leave this evening for the wife's and my 11 day adventure to Mount Dora, Dunedin, Oahu and Maui. Much cross training in store (cycling in Mt Dora, hiking in Hawaii), and hopefully a few runs in amazing places. High speed Internet and a laptop everywhere we go, so I'll be checking in... on occasion. Aloha |