68F, ESE 10 mph, t-storms, raining the whole time. 6:52 AP. I had to really think about whether or not I was going to run this morning as it looked pretty bad out there, but I'm glad I did because I got in a good tempo run AND did not get struck by lightning.
I did 5 ez, followed by 6 @ TT (target 6:37). For the easy miles I did short out-and-backs from my house to make sure the lightning wasn't too close. It was at least a few miles away the whole time.
6 tempo miles: 6:29 AP - 6:39, 6:33, 6:24, 6:32, 6:25, 6:19.
Finished with plenty of gas in the tank; at least as much as the last time I did this run which was at a slower pace and only 5.5 miles. I think the rain actually helped me stay cool and helped my pace despite the waterlogged shoes. Next time it rains in a race, I'm going to shed the shirt (even the orange shirt) like I did today and let the rain cool me off. | 
