Training Run

Distance: 4 miles
Time: 37.38
Pace: 9:23 min/mi

Comments: Didn't mean to take two days off but got really busy with cooking projects. The weather has been super so I'm a little upset with myself for missing the opportunity this week. It'll be damn cold soon enough.

This was a nice little effort. I made it a point to do the first mile, which is mostly downhill, at a limited pace and then upped the cadence for the rest. I had a nice rhythm and got just about the time I wanted for the effort.

The plan for tomorrow is a long run. Haven't quite decided how far or even where I will be running it.

Training Run

Distance: 6.33 miles
Time: 1:02:54
Pace: 9:56 min/mi

Comments: Up stupid early but dealing with it since it gave me a chance to get the run in before the storms arrive. There was a little light rain at the very end of the run but that was about it. I think I've done enough running soaking wet for this month.

No big issues today. Just tried to keep it slow, steady and not burn out on the hills. The right calf seems to be fine now as well. It's been awhile since I've done a dark run in a neighborhood and I forgot how alert you have to be. Still, this was early enough there weren't too many surprises.

Training Run

Distance: 4 miles
Time: 37:51
Pace: 9:27 min/mi

Comments: An extra day off turned into a week-long hiatus. Any number of things were responsible for each skipped workout but the honest truth is I really didn't want to run. Maybe it's the cumulative effect of constant training the last few months but I really just dreaded the idea of getting a run in.

But, I have to get ready for January so the respite is over. I got the run in, but it really wasn't anything special. I didn't have any issues, particularly the right calf soreness that persisted after the race. So, hopefully, this week of rest will have been good for my recovery.