Ran at around 8am with Paul for 3 (we ran a 4 mile loop, but I ran one mile alone by going a little longer before turning around then catching him, that mile was 7:58). The three miles with Paul were about 9:30. Then I was on my own do do another 6 miles, and the sun was getting higher, the shadows smaller, and I had to hit the highway for a longer stretch. The highway had a nice shoulder, but it had lava rock and desert wasteland on both sides, so it was just a hot, boring type of run. My six miles were 7:30 ave pace, and I threw in 4 strides (my first since my groin/hip issues, and it felt fine, though it was hot by the time I did them).
While I was running through the resort to my tower I ran behind and then passed a guy, but not before I ran with him for a minute, discussed running and told him about the blog. I wish I had pass along cards!
My groin issue was painful for about 1/4 mile at about the one mile mark, but it got better. At about the same time, my right achilles was tight. I need to calculate my miles on the shoes I brought. I think it is getting time for new shoes.
Total ave pace 8:10
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