7 miles in 7:26 pace Decided I'd try running a couple of "fast" miles this morning, since I just committed to my Coach that I would start joining the team for interval workouts again next week; time to introduce my legs to speed again. Warmed up 20 minutes, stretched, and did some strides. One mile in 6:24 -felt okay actually (but it had some slight downhill that helped me out). Jogged a half mile One mile in 6:20-absolutely kicked my bum. It was gradually uphill most of the way and had a very steep final .05 that gave me that gut wrenching, wanna puke feeling. I had to walk afterwards. As I was walking I thought to myself, "Did I really run a full marathon at 6:15 pace last fall? Or was that just a dream?" Well, if it did in fact happen and if I want to get back to that level of fitness, I have a LONG way to go. Its a good thing I have all summer. | 