The Next Step

Honolulu, HI: Basically the same weather everyday. Warm (74) and windy.  Ran the same route out around Diamond Head.  It was cool this morning because they were just starting a 100 mile bike event around the island.  There were probably about a 1000 cyclists starting out.  I got to see them as I ran up around Diamond head so it was cool them all flying past as they went back down the hill.  Felt good today.  I picked up the last part and ran the last two miles at MP.  Just wanted to test the hamstring with some faster running.  So far so good.  May try a tempo run in a couple of days.

56:08 (8:01 avg)

Honolulu, HI: Same weather again this morning but a little less wind.  Did the run up around DIamond Head.  Really glad to be able to get some work on the hills.  I am definitely feeling it in my legs.  Had a little soreness in my thighs.  Could be from the downhills which I am not used to.  Also, legs felt more tired today.  Probably from pretty quick build up after taking off time with the hamstring.

1:21:24 (8:05 avg)

Honolulu, HI:  Another warm and humid morning.  Today I ran down by the beach and back up the canal to give my legs a break from the hills.  My legs were really tired today.  I thought about running a tempo today and pickup it up for about 1/2 mile but my legs were just dead so I just slowed down and ran easy.

56:43 (8:06 avg)

Honolulu, HI: Last day here and I am ready to get home.  Ran up around DIamond Head this morning.  Felt better today the legs were not nearly as tired.  I was out later today so got to see the sunrise around Diamond Head and it was really beautiful.  Now ready to get home!

1:13:01 (8:07 avg)

Feeling major jet lag from the trip back today.  Didn't sleep any the night before so was tired today and just took it easy.  It was good to get out and felt better after I finished.

56:36 (8:05 avg)

Helped at my daughter's school this morning so didn't get out to run until around 3.  It was warm (75) and humid. Today I did 2 x 2m at tempo pace with a 1/2 mile job between.  The goal is to run around 6:40 pace.  I did a two mile warmup and then the first tempo.  The first two miles went pretty good.  It took me a little while to get going but after about a 1/2 mile I settled into the right pace.  The first two mile were 6:40 and 6:37.  After the 1/2 jog started the second 2 m tempo.  It went pretty well. I felt good most of the way but that last 1/2 mile I was having to push it to stay on pace.  These two miles were 6:38 and 6:37.  Overall felt ok with the workout. I would have liked to just run straight through instead of jogging between but it has been awhile since I have done any faster running and I am still feeling tired from the trip so didn't want to push it too much.