Bad night's sleep, very good run. Up at 5 today to go to the club since I could not run last night due to family stuff. Got there at 5:30 and claimed one of the treadmills that faces the street with a built-in TV. Couldn't see out the window because of reflections from the lights behind me; TV wouldn't stay on for more than 30 seconds at a time. No matter. Legs started to feel pretty good between 4 and 5 miles, and I decided to crank it in the last half of the run. So I ran 3 of the last 5 miles at GMP, which for me right now is about 7:40 pace. Felt strong throughout, even with the lack of sleep.
Now we'll see how a couple of things work out: How I feel through a Friday clinic, always the worst of the week; and how I feel tomorrow morning when I join the Crackheads for a 20-miler. Hopefully 23 hours rest will let the legs spring back. If not, at least I got a good workout in today, and I'm set up to finish my first 80-mile week tomorrow.
Oh yeah, got to try out my new pair of shoes this morning. My adidas Supernova Glides arrived yesterday. Great fit, comfortable, light, good cushioning, nothing rubbing me in the wrong places. Once I discovered that adidas runs a half-size small and adjusted, their shoes have been great for me. Last week's blisters are still there, but they don't hurt at all, they're just loose skin. | 