AM - 8.15 Dogpound w/ James and then up by Rich's to hit this morning's goal mileage. Didn't feel that great today. Some days feel stronger than others. (Stratus red 370) afternoon - 6x1/2miles (8.65). And then, some afternoons are better than mornings! Ran out to King's Row to run my 1/2's. Thought I had waited out the storm front and wind, but it just got worse, much worse as I went out there. The wind was ripping and throwing sand all over me (into me, more like it). With the help of a friendly cross-wind, I knew I had the chance of a strong workout. 1-2:24, felt good, was on pace for 2:20 for over .30 but it scared me thinking of doing six so I let myself back off. 2-2:20, thought I should try for that 2:20 and hit it. 3-2:13 Felt really good, the rest was a full 1/2 back to my start since the wind was blowing and throwing off any plan to only do the 2:30 recovery planned, but it was what needed to be done in the conditions. 4-2:11, probably the best one. I felt great; faster than I have felt in a LONG time. 5-2:13 Again felt solid. 6-2:09 don't know how many times these old legs have a sub 2:10 left in them, so I went for it and did it! It was much nicer doing these 1/2's on a road than on a track. The wind did help some, but more often than not, it was blowing almost straight across, I just had a good workout today with good leg turn-over and drive. (Cumulus blue 242.15)
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