The Next Step

It was raining hard all morning so I finally gave up going outside and just ran on the treadmill.  I wanted to go to the track today and do some 800's so I just did the same on the treadmill.  I would have perferred to do this on the track but I guess you just have to take what you are given.  I did a 2 mile warmup then did 7 x 800 at 6:00 pace with a 400 recovery.  I felt good and controlled through the workout but could start to feel the effort on the last couple.  It was good to get the legs moving faster but I really want to get outside and do the same workout to see where I am at.  Hope everyone has a great Memorial Day!

57:25 (7:11 avg)

Very nice morning (55, sunny) for running.  I just did an easy recovery run.  I felt good and just enjoyed the great morning.  I did have a little pain in my left knee for about 1/2 mile but other than that everything went smooth.  Stayed up too late last night so was a little tired.  Need to get back into the routine after the long weekend.

54:55 (7:51 avg)

PM:  Traveled to Huntsville, AL for meetings then was able to get out for another run this evening.  It was warm (80) and humid.  I felt really good running so just kind of ran by feel and ended up running around 3 miles probably close to MP.  I didn't really pay attention to the splits or the time but was probably in the 7:10 to 7:20 range.  I was glad to get in another run and glad I felt good after running this morning and traveling.

45:05 (7:31 avg)

This is the first day that all the travel finally caught up with me.  I didn't get much sleep last night and had some important meetings so slept later hoping to run later in the day but the day got away from me and never got a chance.  Hope to get back on schedule tomorrow.

Huntsville, AL:  It was warm and humid this morning (68).  I had a hard time getting going this morning but once I got moving I was glad I got out early.  I felt pretty good running but just took it easy the whole way.  I am heading back home tonight so probably won't be able to get in another run today.

63:52 (7:59 avg)

I back home late last night so slept in a little later today.  It was warm when I got out (65) with a little wind.  I felt pretty good running but had some pain in my left knee.  It didn't bother me the whole time but probably need to ice to see if I can get it taken care of before it gets worse.  I am planning on running a longer run tomorrow if the weather is good and I can get my landscaping projects finally completed.

1:10:12 (7:48 avg)

Still trying to catch up on sleep so got out later than planned today.  I'm not sure what the temp was when I started but it was 71 when I got home.  It was a beautiful sunny but windy day.  I felt good starting out and just crusied along.  I ran out and back along 300 S and it was one of those days where you feel like you are running into the wind the whole way.  It was coming from the side but always felt like it was quartering into me.  I ran into my neighbor riding his bike around 10  and slowed down and talked with him for about a mile.  After that I picked it up for a couple of miles but then I started feeling tired so slowed back down to easy pace.  I felt like the wind just finally wore me down plus I know that my endurance is not where it needs to be so I will keep working on that.  I was glad to get in a longer run and I think this may be my longest run so far this year which is not good.  Now off to do some yard work.

2:09:25 (8:05 avg)