Not-so-fast-running-blog

Pace: 

• 9:45 - 6 miles (on my own) 
• 10:55 - 7 miles (with my son)

Conditions:

• 68°
• 85% humidity

Nutrition:

• Before run - 3 bloks
• During run - 3oz. Gatorade

Observations:

• Easy, uneventful run

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Pace: 9:35

Conditions:

• 72°
• 98% humidity

Nutrition:

• Before run - 2 Bloks
• During run - 3oz. Powerade

Observations:

• I left an hour later than usual, the humidity was dense
• I was satisfied with my overall pace

Pace: 10:15 (several stops in the neighborhood to chat with people briefly - I did not turn off my watch so I do not know my actual pace)

Conditions:

• 68°
• 85% humidity

Nutrition:

• Before run - 2 Bloks
• During run - 1 Blok/3oz. of Gatorade

Observations:

• Disappointed with my finishing overall pace - I knew with my several stops my time had been compromised. I was hoping to be in the high 9 minute pace when I finished my run
• On the bright side, I was never worn out even with a strong 2 1/2 mile surge

Pace: 10:15

Conditions:

• 68°
• Rain

Pace: 8:00

Conditions:

• 68°
• Drizzle rain

Observations:

• Went out slow, but the first mile was mentally hard
• Very happy with my finish time even if the course was slightly short