The Next Step

It was a nice morning out today about 35 but a little windy. I started out easy today and could never really get going. The legs just felt drained so I didn't fight it and just settled into a real easy recovery run. I thought it would be best to see how I feel tomorrow and then do something faster. It was really nice to be out in shorts in Feb. That is always a bonus!

1:12:52 (8:06 avg)

I had a very busy day yesterday and never found the time to get my run in. I was also not feeling the best so that might have come into play as well. I was still tired today probably a cold but managed an easy 6 miles. We had storms and heavy rain this morning so I ran on the treadmill. I actually thought I might get a second run in today but the schedule didn't allow it. One of my daughter's is sick and my other daughter had to go to her freshman orientation meeting at the high school. I can't believe that my daughter will be going to high school in the fall! Time sure flies by.

46:14 (7:43 avg)

It was warm today in the 30's but we had 30 mph sustained winds and I wanted to run a tempo run. I didn't think it would be very effective to try that outside so stayed inside on the treadmill. I did 3 miles easy and then ran the 4 tempos miles in:

1st - 6:39

2nd - 6:32

3rd - 6:24

4th - 6:16

I felt pretty good throughout the run and felt under control. Worked out to be a 6:28 avg which was about what I was hoping for. I probably could have ran another mile but I don't want to over do it this time of the year. I might run a 5 mile race next weekend if the weather coorperates just to see where I am at fitness wise. I feel like I am progressing but until it is proven in a race I don't like to count on it.

57:31 (7:12 avg)

Pretty decent morning (28) with thankfully no wind. Just ran easy and felt ok. My legs didn't seem to have much zip in them but otherwise everything was good. We had a beautiful sunrise this morning which was nice to see. We might have some weather coming in tonight but I am hoping to get out and do a long run tomorrow morning.

62:21 (7:48 avg)

The snow and freezing rain missed us but it was 32 with a cold strong wind. Today I just wanted to do an easy long run to work on building endurance back up. I started easy and it felt real easy until around 12 miles and then I think the constant pounding of the wind started to add up because it took more effort on the last 4 miles. It was one of those runs todays that seemed like I ran into the wind the whole way. I'm sure that wasn't the case but sure felt like it. Anyway, I am very glad to get this run in and keep building the endurance back up. I think now it is time to start transitioning into some faster workouts.

2:07:28 (7:58 avg)