I just can't seem to force myself to get up early and run in the dark, so get up less early and go to work a bit earlier instead. RHR 52. (Need to get it back in the high 40's!)
6 miles this afternoon at 75-80% mhr. I'm getting better each time at figuring out how much to speed up or slow down to get my heart rate to where I want it to be. Ran down and then along the Trax trail and back. The right ankle has been bothering me for a couple of weeks. I think it might be the Achilles. Will work on the balance board and icing it at nights. 11:33/12:29/12:52/12:15/11:52/12:24
1st mile has some good downhills and I had to force myself to slow down. Mile 3 I took the last half at the lower part of the range on purpose because it is a net downhill and wanted to save myself for the return uphill. It is a gentle grade, but goes on for about 3/4 of the mile. First 3 miles felt really good. Mile 4 my legs and lungs felt tired - but net uphill and pushing the top part of my range. Mile 5 the legs felt easy again and I had to hold myself back on mile 6 even though there are 2 good uphills in that mile.
Drank 4 oz Ensure, 4 oz. milk and a scoop of protein shake. 1 mile cooldown walk with the dog. Time to stretch!
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