Ran 1 mile to Brookens, then did 12 sets of strength exercises, 30 minutes of hoops, then outside to run 2 more miles barefoot in the grass fields next to the gym. Weaver Park is adjacent the Brookens fields, and I noticed that they had cut a grass pathway through the wildflowers, so I ran in the rough, weed-filled stuff and admired the summer colors. I am finding that barefoot running is my preferred type of recovery run. Once the shoes come off my lethargic legs have more spring and life. Considering how long I was on my feet yesterday, my legs felt good today, no soreness. Not sure what I will be doing this week for training. Devil's Lake 50k is 2 weeks away, so I will just run as I feel.
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