It's just that simple

Greenbelt+ - 1:03

Emily dropped me off at the greenbelt access on Glenwood and I ran home. Legs were slightly dead from yesterday's hilly 13 miler, but I kept it pretty easy and relaxed. Overall pace of 7:28/mile. 

A.M. - Treadmill - 36:12

P.M. - 2 mile warmup; 3.5 mile tempo run; 1.5 mile warmdown 

Ran in an old pair of Puma Heras flats/lightweight trainers tonight. Did a tempo at Bishop Kelly track and didn't feel as strong as I'd hoped. Mile splits of 6:05, 5:59, 5:51 and 2:53 (half mile) for 20:49 (5:57/mile overall pace). The goal will be to increase the tempo each week by a few minutes and keep the overall pace below 6:00/mile. If I can do that, I'll be happy. 

Treadmill - 32:10

Early morning run before work. Just getting in a few miles as it will be my only run of the day. 

Mary S. Young Park - 1:00

Really nice trail run in Portland just 9 minutes from Dan and Alana's house. Cruised around a series of different trails. Lots of varied surface and terrain, including some hills. Solid workout. 

Rockaway Beach - 1:00

Tough run in the wind and rain, but I really enjoyed it. Ran from the beach house in Rockaway Beach north along the beach and back. The high tide, soft footing and the weather made it challenging, so it was a good strength workout.   

Mary S. Young Park - 1:06

Another nice run in the park from Dan and Alana's house. Did 5 x 4 minutes hard with equal rest while at the park, so I got in some good uphill and downhill running at a quick pace. Really solid effort - no idea of the pace - on some excellent trails with great scenery. Wish I had some place like this in Boise to run at!