Second Wind

Rest.

Legs felt really heavy today and didn't start feeling good until about mile 4-5.  I think the increased mileage is starting to wear on me.  I have considered cutting back the mileage this week by around 10-15% and I think that will be a good idea considering how my body feels.  Ran a pretty slow pace today and just kinda put in the miles.  Weather was perfect again with temp around 63 and only a slight wind out of the North.

Time:  8:43/mile

Body is feeling kinda worn out these last few runs and today was no different.  Despite the fact that the legs felt heavy I was able to maintain a decent pace and finish the last mile with a 6:57.  Legs aren't sore they just ache a bit like they need more recovery.  This week will be a cut back in miles so maybe that will help.  Weather was again nearly perfect today in the low 60's and a light breeze.

Time:  8:15/mile

Took it easy today as the body if feeling worn out.  Legs just don't seem to be recovering as fast as I would like.  Once I get started and get about 3 miles in I start to feel better but the first mile or two has been a bit crapy and slow.  Hopefully this lower mileage week will help to aid in the recovery so my legs can get back to feeling strong again.  Nice weather today with a little more breeze than usual, not bad though.  This caps off another nice month for me with my second highest mileage month at 171.2.  Happy Halloween!

Time:  8:47/mile

Not a great start to the new month but decided to take a needed day off today to rest some aching muscles.  May run this evening with the kids just to get a couple of miles.

Ran 1 mile with Cory and Michael tonight at a very slow pace.  We got Cory some new running shoes so I am going to have to start going more often with him in the evenings so he can start training toward a 5K or something.

Time:  9:50/mile

Rest.

Rest.

Stayed home this morning to watch the olympic marathon trials and after some trial and error was finally able to login and watch from about mile 7 to the end.  I was absolutely amazed at the young up and coming talents of Hall and Ritz.  Hall has the smoothest stride of any runner I have ever seen and looked so fresh at the end of the marathon.  I think he has a tremendous chance to medal at the the olympics if not win the gold.  Ritz is also right there as well and also has a great chance to medal.  I was stunned and shocked by the news of Ryan Shay going down around mile 5 and then later passing away on the way to the hospital.  He is another young talent that will be greatly missed in the elite running community.