Ran 9 miles total today at an average of a 5:50 mile. I began at a slower pace 6:30 and eased my way into a faster pace, clocking miles 6-8 at a blistering 5:35 pace. It felt good to work give my legs a good workout, though. I also met a friend that I knew last year in engineering while running. He only runs twice or three times a week recreationally, but ran with the cross country team for a day last year. He said that the training is very intense, and he ran with them on one of their "easy days". In all, my run today was a very good workout. It especially helps when you have someone else to talk to and keep your mind off of the pain. | 