AM - ran 6 easy miles. It was a bit windy, which made the run a little more difficult than normal. My legs also took a little while to get going. However, I was able to keep the pace nice and easy. Total time for the run was 51:06, average pace of 8:31/mile. I feel good about this effort. 'Nother couple miles planned for this evening.
PM - ran another 4 easy miles to get a total of 10 today. I was able to keep the pace pretty easy - although not at 8:45 pace, I was fairly close. Total time for the run was 34:22, average pace of 8:35/mile. Felt good, I had gotten a bruise on my forefoot this morning from stepping on a large rock in the road I didn't see, and I could feel it a little bit, but not too much. I am starting to feel St. George fever coming on. Thanks to all for the inspiring comments, I feel more motivated to be able to get in a good tempo this Saturday. I have been running at the track, but am going to hit the road this week for my long run. I really, really, really wish the weather would cool down a little bit before St. George. I am also really looking forward to our 5K this Friday. I think I feel courageous enough to squirt Lybi with freezing water to cool her off . . . <grin> | 