The Long Run

7.81 mi, 1:09:19, 8:52 avg

Ran with Joe and Jamie in the neighborhood for about 6 miles, then I continued the long way around the neighborhood back to my house, walked Sammy and Stella, and then ran Stella a little bit over a half mile.

The combination of temperature and humidity was just enough to not be miserable and was in "not so bad" territory instead.

11.12 mi, 1:34:13, 8:28 avg

After the dogs woke me up at 4:00, I decided to get a little extra sleep and slept until 6:15 and got going a little bit after 6:30.  I ran from my house to the Longleaf area, stopping near the little church and saying hi to some of the Striders who were mostly finishing up.  I stashed my gatorade and then headed north up the bike trail.  Anthony came up behind me and we ran together until just a little bit past the bridge then he turned back, finishing up his 11 miles.

Next, I ran into Corey and Diane at the corner near Aristide, chatted a bit, then Corey headed south.  I ran with Diane a bit into Aristide until I reached just over 5.5 miles.

On the way out of the neighborhood I picked up the pace to a 7:48, then a little faster to 6:54, then backed it down a bit to get back to where my gatorade was.  I saw one of the rabbits again, drank most of my gatorade and then headed home.  I did my final my at 7:21 pace.  Pretty happy to get some good miles in this morning. Tomorrow will be busy and I'll have to squeeze in what I can.  I'm picking up Tom from running camp at FSU.

Walked the dogs when I got home but did not run Stella today.

3.41 mi, 28:20, 8:18 avg

Had to get on the road this morning at 5:30, so I didn't run into after dinner.  I had to drive to FSU to pick up Thomas from running camp.  About 4 hours each way, pleasant drive except for the very end of the return trip, just a few miles from home a 45 minute traffic delay.  Dropped him off at Jenny's house then put in some time at work before heading back home to make dinner and eat with Andy.

So, evening run, neighborhood, short and sweet.  A bit of a cooler breeze tonight.  Felt good to stretch my legs after sitting a little more than usual.

5.06 mi, 46:29, 9:11 avg

Went to Longleaf for the Striders run.  I needed to be home by 6:30 so was keeping it short.  Ran with Keith for 4 miles, did another half mile by myself - hadn't run with Keith in quite a while.

Went home, made sure Andy was up, walked the dogs and ran Stella for a quick half mile run.

Left just after 7:00 for USF orientation with Andy, able to make it there on time.

1.03 mi, 10:56, 10:40 avg

Ran one mile instead of skipping my run.  Had to leave early for day 2 of USF orientation for Andy and was up too late between work and catching up on things.  Felt much better after doing this better than nothing run.

17.02 mi, 2:35:13, 9:07 avg

Ran with Joe, Jamie, Leah, and Daisy starting from Longleaf.  We first did about 3.1 miles in Longleaf before heading up the Starkey Blvd bike trail.  Weather felt almost cool but it was humid and as it warmed it, heat started getting to me a bit.

We stopped at Diane's house for a quick drink, then to the end of Alico Pass, turned around and continued north on Starkey Blvd again and into the park to the shelter area.  Someone had brought freeze pops which were most welcome and refreshing.

Headed back out from the park and back down Starkey.  With just under two miles to go I had a sudden urge to stop and walk for a bit which normally I ignore but this time ended up taking a short walk break.  Joe and Jamie went ahead which was good because I picked it up a little and kept them in my sights with my last mile at 8:15.

I had not planned on 17 miles, was thinking more like 13-14 miles, havent run much over 12 in quite some time, good to get back into the swing of things as far as mileage.