Work will win when wishy washy wishing won't

Terry said he runs with his friend the moon.  I guess I now have a new running buddy, the wind.  He must like me because he seems to want to run with me everyday.  Tom says it's not that windy when he is out earlier.  I guess the wind is like me and likes to be in bed when it's DARK outside.  Oh well, I am starting to embrace the wind and enjoy the extra workout he helps me with.  

Beth was with the wind and I for almost 3 miles.  She wasn't feeling very good so I dropped her off intending to get one more in.  I felt great so decided to take it to five.   

I thought today was going to be much colder.  I was overdressed for the occasion.  My friend, Wind, only showed up for about a quarter of a mile, mostly I ran with his little sister, Breezy.  She's not so bad to run with, especially today when I was overdressed, she kept me from overheating.  Sasha tells me I should run 11:30 per mile.  I find myself always going a bit faster than that.  When I go by feel I am usually around 11:10.  In fact, look at these times for today...

11:05

11:07

11:08

11:06

It seems like with that being so consistent that it must be the comfortable pace for me.  Sasha or anyone else who has knowledge on training please let me know if this is ok.  I really don't want to get an injury by doing the wrong thing.  When I run with Beth we go much slower, (12:30-13:00).  With her it doesn't bother me to go that pace because I am with someone.  But on my own there is no way I could go 4 or more miles at that pace. 

I keep being a little nervous about the weather change.  But today was actually quite enjoyable again.  A little nippy on the nose and cheeks, especially at the beginning.   Beth did very good with our 4 miles today.  Most of it was even just a little speedier than her usual pace.  No wind today.  

I joined the SF/Salem running club this morning on their Thanksgiving morning run/party.  Tom went out early and put in some fast miles so he could run with me.  Otherwise I would have been alone at the end of the pack.  It feels good to know I have been out and got a run in on turkey day!  Hope everyone has a great day today with safe travels and enjoyable experiences.  Kinda silly, but one of the things I am thankful for today is the FRB and especially all the people on it!   

HAPPY THANKSGIVING EVERYONE!  

Fun, brisk five miler with Tom.  See his blog for nostalgia remarks.   Most of the memories he mentioned were also mine. (except maybe the first kiss with Sheree). 

Tom went out this morning because he knew he wanted to watch the big BYU/Utah game today.  I didn't plan to watch the game so I decided to wait until it was a bit warmer.  I took Rui with me while I am here in Manti.  Not a good idea.  Too many dogs are able to roam free around here.  I got a bit nervous a few times.  Luckily we made it without any huge altercations.  Took the first 1.5 uphill.  I'm kind of use to a more flat Spanish Fork course. 

Uphill=Yuck

Downhill=Enjoyable

Overall experience=Very glad to get out and get 4 in today!