Life is to be enjoyed, not just endured

Finally back at it, too much time off, but stomach issues and work overload are making me crazy.    I met Jenny at Oakmont park and warmed up for 2 miles, then 1 loop on the QT hill and 2 miles flat.  

7 miles on my own.  2 mile warm up, 2 miles at marathon pace and 3 miles back home.   The pace was fine, but the endurance was  hard and I have some catching up to do.   

Avg Pace: 8:24

A full day: volleyball  - Tournament with 3 games for my 14 yr old and then my two younger daughters each had a match, a dress rehearsal for a cello concert and a ward dinner/youth fundraiser.   All this meant that I couldn't get out the door until 9 pm - 85 degrees, 65% humidity and windy ---- All my favorite things.  

I ran two miles to meet Jenny and then paced here through 5 miles and then did 3.5 more on my own.   

2 mile warm up - 9:29 pace

5 miles with Jenny - 10:00 min pace

3.5 miles - 8:25 pace

Not too bad of a run and good El Scorcho training.   I have a light travel week - I am only gone two days and my family commitments have tapered down significantly, so I am hoping the running consistency picks up.