Easy Run

Distance: 4 miles
Time: 36:24
Pace: 9:05 min/mi

Comments: Best run in quite awhile. I actually had to concentrate on keeping the pace down on the first mile or so since I knew I would burn myself out otherwise. That mile came in the slowest of all four and my last mile was the fastest. More importantly, there was a real consistency, less than 10 seconds difference between the fastest and the slowest.

The weather was probably worse today than yesterday; both hotter and more humid. The biggest difference probably had to be eating worth a damn yesterday. And getting a full night sleep in my own bed now that the management has told my neighbor to not be a dick playing his television loud at night. The next step is getting back into the conditioning routine.

Conditions:
Hour: 6:15 a.m.
Surface: concrete
Weather: clear
Temperature: 78 degrees
Humidity: 80 percent
Wind: calm
Location: Lewisville, Texas
Shoes: Brooks Adrenaline GT 14
Injury update: nada

Easy Run

Distance: 4 miles
Time: 38:08
Pace: 9:31 min/mi

Comments: The Labor Day holiday was supposed to be for catching up on all this stuff I've been intending to do and getting back into the exercise routine. Didn't work out that way. But August is over (and good riddance) so time to get back on track in September.

This run as much a slog as the last few and about the same pace. The weather conditions have still not relented -- it remains uncomfortably hot and brutally humid even at the time I'm getting out the door. So sticking with it will remain a challenge for the time being.

Conditions:
Hour: 5:30 a.m.
Surface: concrete
Weather: clear
Temperature: 79 degrees
Humidity: 73 percent
Wind: 5 mph
Location: Lewisville, Texas
Shoes: Brooks Adrenaline GT 14

Injury update: nada