AM total run time 42:08 Did 2 x 6 forward and reverse lunges, and deep squats along with some light core. Then took Griffin for 1.43 mile trail run. Dropped him off and did 4.04 with a .22 mile pick-up at the end. Did 40 push-ups with the door gym, 200 sit-ups,and 40 reverse sit-ups after run. Avg. 7:02 per mile. Since I'm already adding a different dynamic to my daily runs(the warm-ups with Griffin), I figured I may as well try some other new tactics, so I am going to do some leg exercises before my easy runs. Also, the new Running Times has a great article on running efficiency that I've been putting into practice over the past couple days, and I think it is working. My easy run pace is at least 10 seconds faster than it has been since consciously thinking about these cues. This may be because I am warming up better, or I'm subconsciously more stimulated after reading the article...I'm not really sure. I guess I'll just have to wait to see if it is actually working.
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