Easy Run

Distance: 4 miles
Time: 36:32
Pace: 9:07 min/mi

Comments: Well that was certainly bracing. I thought the temperature was going to be in the 40s but it turned out to be just kissing freezing. Been awhile since I took a run with frost on the ground. As one might expect, the first mile was not particularly pleasant. And, as one also might expect, it got a lot better after that. While the overall pace wasn't earth-shattering, I did do each mile faster than the one before; one of the nice upshots of cold weather running and a solid day off.

Conditions:
Hour: 6:30 a.m.
Surface: concrete
Weather: clear
Temperature: 34 degrees
Humidity: 88 percent
Wind: calm
Location: Lewisville, Texas
Shoes: Brooks Adrenaline GT 14

Injury update: nada

Recovery Run

Distance: 2.5 miles
Time: 22:57
Pace:9:11 min/mi

Comments: I wasn't intending to do this run at all but when I got up the skies were clear, the temperatures were about perfect and I need any excuse I can find to get back into my running routine.

Of course I was incredibly stiff starting out. And, once again, even though I tried to keep the pace down the first mile, I knocked it out quicker than was advisable. The second mile went well enough but I was clearly battling harder than I needed.

Instead of the usual four miles, I settled for 2.5 because I don't want to push it so hard I break my workout streak due to exhaustion.

Conditions:
Hour: 8:30 a.m.
Surface: concrete
Weather: clear
Temperature: 60 degrees
Humidity: 92 percent
Wind: calm
Location: Lewisville, Texas
Shoes: Brooks Adrenaline GT 14

Injury update: nada

Easy Run

Distance: 4 miles
Time: 36:45
Pace: 9:10 min/mi

Comments: Actually didn't intend to get a run in today. With the forecast calling for rain all day I figured I'd get a day off and then focus on Sunday as my next opportunity. But by mid morning the rains had not really materialized and the temperatures were pretty close to ideal. So I got my errands done and put on the running shoes.

Of course I was stiff to start due to my first run in weeks yesterday. And while I intended to do the first lap slow, I did it a bit too fast. I slowed down considerably each lap after that but my focus was just on getting the four miles. Which I did.

Conditions:
Hour: noon
Surface: concrete
Weather: overcast
Temperature: 60 degrees
Humidity: 99 percent
Wind:calm
Location: Lewisville, Texas
Shoes: Brooks Adrenaline GT 14

Injury update: nada

Easy Run

Distance: 4 miles
Time: 38:38
Pace: 9:39 min/mi

Comments: After another pause in the running regimen I was back out on the pavement. When temperatures dip into the 20's I have to really consider how much I need that morning run. But today things are balmy as a front is about to arrive. Since the rain held off I really couldn't ask for better conditions.

This run went well except for the fact getting out this early means contending with the neighbors' enthusiastic sprinkler policies. I deliberately started slow but then slowed even more (although I personally felt I was going a decent clip by the end). The legs held up well. I'm calling it a win.

Conditions:
Hour: 5:45 a.m.
Surface: concrete
Weather: overcast
Temperature: 60 degrees
Humidity: 99 percent
Wind: breezy
Location: Lewisville, Texas
Shoes: Brooks Adrenaline GT 14

Injury update: nada

Easy Run

Distance: 4 miles
Time: 37:11
Pace: 9:17 min/mi

Comments: The goal was get the four miles. I deliberately started out a bit slow so I wouldn't empty the tank before the halfway mark like yesterday. It seems to have worked. I had a respectable pace most of the way and fatigue never threatened to take over the run.

Obviously I'm just at the start of getting my conditioning back but this was a pretty solid effort. I held a reasonably constant pace and felt pretty good most of the way. I snuck out a bit earlier to beat the rains forecast for today. Got a bit wet at the halfway mark but not enough to really complain about.

Conditions:
Hour: 5:45 a.m.
Surface: concrete
Weather: light rain
Temperature: 65 degrees
Humidity: 95%
Wind: calm
Location: Lewisville, Texas
Shoes: Brooks Adrenaline GT 14

Injury update: nada

Easy Run

Distance: 2 miles
Time: 17:59 minutes
Pace: 8:58 min/mi

Comments: After a two-month hiatus I finally put the running shoes back on again. This was probably a bit faster than I needed to attempt at this point but the cooler weather made it feel easy. I've fallen for that one too many times before and decided to wrap it up at the two mile mark. We'll see how I feel tomorrow.

I'm gonna use this week to ramp things back up and, hopefully, stick with it through the cooler months.

Conditions:
Hour: 6 a.m.
Surface: concrete
Weather: overcast
Temperature: 55 degrees
Humidity: 80%
Wind: calm
Location: Lewisville, Texas
Shoes: Brooks Adrenaline GT 14

Injury update: nada

Training Run

Distance: 4 miles
Time: 34:52
Pace: 8:42 minutes/mile

Comments: Running under the supermoon! Got out a little earlier than usual and kinda knew from the start this would be a solid run. Tried to hold it back a little on the first mile but sipped into a solid pace early so I just tried to maintain. Honestly, this is the first real "run" I have had in as long as I can remember.

Judged by that, though, I have a long way to go. My concentration was not as strong as it needs to be and my form was flat awful in stretches. Still, there was good consistency in my pace from mile to mile, particularly the second half of the run. As always, the real key is keeping up the training rather than the individual runs.

Conditions:
Hour: 6:00 a.m.
Surface: concrete
Weather: clear
Temperature: 78 degrees
Humidity: 76 percent
Wind: slight breeze
Location: Lewisville, Texas
Shoes: Brooks Adrenaline GT 14

Injury update: nada

Easy Run

Distance: 4 miles
Time: 36:08
Pace: 9:01 miles/minute

Comments: With slightly cooler temperatures I had a corresponding uptick in production. Finished this one just a shade off the 9:00 pace to put me into "training" mode. That's easily accountable with the pauses in the run and other factors but I'll wait till I get it fair and square before I claim it. That should be relatively soon since there's supposed to be a significant cooling later this week.

The bigger issue is consistency right now. It's been a struggle to keep on a regular schedule and I desperately need to resume my conditioning efforts. The goal this week is to get that back on track and hold it through the end of the month at the very least. Not unrelated, the likelihood of the October half-marathon is diminishing rapidly.

Conditions:
Hour: 6:15 a.m.
Surface: concrete
Weather: clear
Temperature: 73 degrees
Humidity: 80%
Wind: calm
Location: Lewisville, Texas
Shoes: Brooks Adrenaline GT 14

Injury update: nada

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