AM - 19.75 Quail. James and I ran one of my favorite road routes this morning. Had a good run with a solid pace throughout (except for the first five which we thought weren't too bad but ended up being the usual slow start). Along with the decent pace (6:30 pace/effort) I threw in 3 at MP, which was a first in awhile. It felt quite good and was too much of a strain- now just add 23.2 more of those! (Oregon 410.25) Week ended good. I think I am just thinking too much about things beyond my control and stressing myself out. Add that to the dogday's of summer and I just wasn't enjoying running like I want. So glad it ended on a good note. Goals for next week: I think I may race this weekend, so if I do, I would like to give as good an effort as I am in shape for. And basically just enjoy this last week before school. Also an XC meet this week, so it will be fun to see where the kids are. | 