Uh....good run this morning? I guess so. I feel fine after Saturday's long run but still not as fresh as I'd like for a Monday morning. Tried to slow down as much as possible as I ran Barnett and the pathway to Phoenix and felt comfortable at 7:30/mile pace. After crossing the freeway I added on a bit by running through the small subdivision behind the gas station, south of Home Depot. As I ran past some trailers and 5th wheels, there was a lady outside with 6-7 dogs, none of them on a leash. I kept my eye on them as I approached and could hear her telling them to 'stay' but about 5 ft past the group I heard her start screaming for a dog to come back. I looked back to see a pitt bull charging after me (plus 3 other dogs following suite) so of course I sprinted as quick as possible. Then the lady starts yelling at me 'don't run faster, don't run faster!' Seriously??! Who doesn't run faster when they're being chased by 4 dogs, one of which is a pitt bull?! I crossed the street and cut in front of a car in hopes that they would hit the dog, but no luck. After 400 meters the mutts gave up the chase and I jogged to catch my breath and continued on with my run. I was ticked. Who takes a half dozen dogs outside, one a pitt bull, with no leash to keep them in check? Whatever. I'm just glad I still have some speed in my legs and I could keep some distance between myself and the dogs. In fact, my Garmin listed my best pace as 4:14/mile. Boston (201) 6 miles tonight in 78 degrees. I hope this weather lasts. Not looking good though--they say rain Wednesday through Saturday. Sinister (322)
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