Weather - 25 degrees, windy, cloudy. Tough day to run, the wind was wicked cold, and there were ice patches on the streets and sidewalks. I decided it would be safest to run at the arboretum, but I knew the wind there can be brutal. I ran 3 miles, then did 8 x 25-60 second strides, then continued running until I reached 8 miles. I had the wind at my back during the final mile, and I was feeling pretty good, so I decided to let my legs unwind and the pace unfold. I ran the last mile in about 6:15, of course, the wind helped out a lot, but it felt great to have the legs turning faster than usual. Tonight I am going to Brookens Gym to stretch and do some strength exercises while watching the Lakers/Suns game - should be a good one. #62 | 