Doesn't Get Easier

AM: Jumped on the treadmill and worked up to an easy paced run incorporating several 4-6% grade hills during last half.

7.5 mi 1:00:25 - 8:03 avg

PM: Ran a standard mostly flat out and back during the lunch hour.  Sunny with temps in the 20s.  After last week's "speedwork" my body dished out indications that it's not ready for hard intervals (sluggish legs the whole week, tendon aches, trouble climbing stairs, etc.).  Therefore, I'm changing plans and going the endurance route with some pickups or pace runs if it feels right.  I'll revisit hard intervals later or might give them a try every 2 weeks.

7.7 mi 1:00:00 - 7:48 avg

Got up at 5 am and ran over a moderately hilly course.  I cut it a little short because it took me too long to get ready to run and I didn't want to stroll into work late.

1:37:30 12 mi - 8:07 avg

Mostly flat out and back.  Forced myself to keep it easy as my right adductor magnus has been getting tighter at the end of a run.  Everything felt great until the last mile or so.  I'll just roll with it as it's not really painful, but bothersome.  Beautifiul day for a run.

1:13:00 9 mi - 8:07 avg

Late PM:  Core training

AM: Easy flat run on the TM + light lower body strength training.  The cold and rain/snow are moving through my area again.  Yesterday was sunny and upper 50's!  Oh well, almost there.  My adductor wasn't an issue during the run, but was a little dull after icing and walking into work.

1:00:00 7 mi - 8:34 avg

PM: More of the same.  Since I'm running ELP, I thought it was only fitting that I jam to ELP.

1:01:00 7 mi - 8:43 avg

Still playing it safe and did a recovery run outside.  I was lamenting to myself about my pace until I looked straight up and noticed someone in a wheelchair with no legs.  I said "hi" and then proceeded to shrink to about two inches tall.  I need a better perspective and be thankful for just being able to run.

0:58:52 7 mi - 8:25 avg (moderate hills)

Long and easy with a couple breaks for water.  Felt tired at the end, but not beat down like I usually do.  Interesting results.

3:00:00 21 mi - 8:34 avg