Switching up the color here . . . how daring! Ran about 0.5 miles with the boys this evening (Sam went with Lybi to a Primary Presidency meeting and did not run with me). Joseph did a great job running. Then I ran a slightly different route today to make up for the difference. Ran a 5.6 mile route. Was very encouraged by my HR during the run. For the first 4 miles, my HR stayed at or below 160. Average for the first segment was 150, for the second segment, 156, same for the third segment. HR went up slightly for the 4th segment - 158 average. Final segment (about 1.5 miles) had an average HR of 162, but I picked it up for about the last mile and maxed out at 175, then cooled back down for the final 1/4 mile. Average HR for the entire run was 157. Woohoo! I felt great. About the only thing I noticed was a bit of achiness in my lower legs. I am going to attribute this to my shoes wearing out. the outsole is really worn down pretty bad. I have a pair of Grid Hurricanes I haven't worn too much that I am going to start running in again until I can get a new pair of shoes. I think these ones have had it. That was part of what caused my injury last time - first of all, running too fast and too infrequently, and second running in shoes that were totally worn down and provided no shock absorption. Will probably go through Road Runner Sports, since I am a VIP member and they have their 60 day perfect fit guarantee or they will exchange them for another pair. There are probably some people who take advantage of that. in any case, gotta come up with the 85 or so bucks to get a pair of Adrenaline GTS 7's. I loved the GTS 5's, hated the GTS 6's, and have read good reviews about the GTS 7. Update on the Garmin - it won't be here until Friday now. Also, I will need to run in the morning on Friday, as I will be taking Sam (and maybe Joseph if I am up to it) to the Aaronic Priesthood commemoration/Fathers-Sons campout this Friday. | 