Getting back to Boston

Easy run tonight; actually turned into kind of a progression run as I worked out the kinks from last night's midnight 10. Worked down to 8:42 for the last full mile, 9:32 averaqge overall. It was 3-4 degrees cooler tonight, and I could tell the difference. A couple was sitting in the dark on a park bench the whole time, which was sort of unnerving. I need to get more consistent in my training and get the strength back in my legs, so an easy 10 doesn't hurt as much as last night's did. Also mowed most of the back yard this afternoon, which I dunno if it made the legs better or worse. Didn't seem to make much difference, actuall; hurt before, hurt after.

Intervals at FHS. Got there early before the Fleet Feet crew (just in case Scott decided to show up; rather not deal with him right now). Warmed up for six laps, streched, then did 6 X 40 at a smidge under 5K pace. HRM showed I was in the 160s, which may not be true I pace, but is close enough. It was 90 degrees, but on the black track around a fake grass field, I bet it was more like 110. My cheeks felt like I'd been scorched. But I thought the intervals went pretty well given my lack of recent speed work and sporadic training in general.

Easy 5 at JBH, before I go for my interview tomorrow.

Up at dawn today to go to Fort Smith for interview. Get back, go run with the Fleet Feet wackos (who suddenly doubled in quantity this week to everyone's surprise), come home to find my Iron Pig runnerup medal finally arrived, two months after the fact.

First, the interview. Went well. I think an offer will be forthcoming. Not totally sold on the job, but in the absence of other options... Nice group of people, which helps.  I think the docs will be supportive, unless a few situations I've found myself in. Still waiting to hear from the people in San Antonio about the LR job, so maybe there will be an option. Not thrilled about commuting for a couple of months either. That might force me to do something sooner than I had planned.

Run was tough. It poured on me on the way home, and apparently also rained in Fayetteville, so it was very humid, although not quite as warm as it has been. The FF gang runs faster than I normally do, and trying to keep up was difficult. Can't say I succeeded, but even with a douple of short Galloway intervals, I averaged 9:14. The running part was well under 9:00. I wish I knew why my legs feel so dead. Probably dehydration, poor sleep, so-so nutrition -- or all of the above plus a couple of other factors I'm missing.

Got the job offer today. Looks OK; trying to get a couple of things clarified. Unless something changes drastically, I'll take it. That's a load off my mind.

Went for a run at dusk. Found JBH to be chock full of softball players. Big tournament, lookes like maybe 12-year-old girls. Big hot-pink trailers to haul team gear. I saw at least four different states represented. I'm dodging cars, softballs, bicycles, players, spectators and who knows what else to get my 4.3 in, but I got it done.

Sparks has a fitness center. I may have to take advantage of that, particularly for the rest of the summer.