Phantom

10.25 in the morning, earlier than usual. didn't take a watch but i know i was running pretty slow. no need to rush into the week.

5.5 miles in the morning

9.5 miles in the evening after supper.  warmed up for a few miles then did a 5k on the track. i had a watch but the light doesn't work and it was too dark to read it.  So i just started it and ran what i thought was no slower than 6:00 pace.  it was different not being able to check splits.  whenever i thought i was slowing i would have to focus more.  i finished strong and stopped the watch and ran over too some light to see what the watch said.  i was pleasantly surprised to see 17:58

i guess that the dissadvantage of knowing my splits is that if i am running too fast then i can just slow up a little.  not being able to see splits i just kept pushing.  im sure i didn't miss count my laps so i am happy. i usually run in the mid 17's on out and back 5Kraces. to run under 18:00 by myself on the track in the dark is pretty good.

4 miles late in the evening.  worked all day and didn't do a good job of fueling during the day.  ran too soon after supper and had stomach issues.

9.25 miles in the afternoon. woke up and didn't feel like running.  didn't feel like it at lunch.  finally forced myself out the door.  it was a pretty sad run. i just didn't have any energy.  barely 9 minute pace at best.  felt like the last 9 of a bad marathon.  it can only get better from here, right?

16.5 mid morning.  Took the dog out for 6, then dropped her off at home, got a gu and headed back out. did 10.5 more. for a total of 16.5.

After the first 12 or so miles i dedided to throw in a 2 mile temp on a favorite section of the run. 2 miles in(11:13) 5:45, 5:28.

10.5 miles in the morning. i was feeling good considering this week. good thing i left the watch at home or i might have been temped to run some more tempo miles.