Hurdle the Dead, Trample the Weak

10:17 am: 4 miles

Overall analysis:

Was feeling pretty good throughout the run until the end of the 3rd mile. Really felt myself crashing, but was able to finish the run out strong. Averaged 7:27 pace. Been doing a lot of pre and post running stretches and massages and I think that it's really helping my shins out.

Running thoughts:

It's getting to be pretty hot. I'm gonna have to reinstate the early morning runs. Also I feel like I need to hydrate more. Gonna have to start carrying a water around with me again.

1:31 pm: 2 mile walk with the dogs

6:25pm: 2 mile run with the GF

Overall Analysis:

Shins were feeling a bit achy during the run, but I was able to keep it under control and after some post run stretching they felt fine. Pace was nice and slow so that was nice

Running Thoughts:

Glad to be running with someone again, even if it is slow. Miles are miles and it should be good for my body to be doing some slow miles
 

5:50 pm: 4 miles

Overall analysis:

Shins were definetly aching today, but there were no sharp pains so I'm taking that as a good sign. I ran the first 3 miles with the GF, but then exploded into a hard last mile by myself. Averaged 8:28 per mile, but my last mile was 6:22. Felt really good during the last mile. Only major concern right now is the heat

Running thoughts:

I've really been enjoying my lacross ball massages right before bed. Part of me wonders if I should just always have a ball on my so that I can massage whenever I have a free moment. I also need to find a waterbottle that I will remember to take with me everywhere so that I can stay hydrated before and after my runs.