20 Degrees of Difference

5 Easy Miles - 40:23 - 8:04 Pace

What a difference 20 degrees in tempurature makes. Saturday I was struggling with running outside in the 24 degree temp, today, smooth sailing in the 44 degree temp. I was able to maintain a pretty good clip with not much stress. Knee was a little sore in the beginning, but went away.

My calf, oh my calf. At mile 4.99, seriously, I felt a twinge...like I have felt before and it has not ended well. I will see how it feels, but I may want to pass up the intervals I was planning to do on Saturday and rest.

Longer Still

9 Easy Miles - 1:24:00 - 9:20 Pace

Long run today, I was done at like 5 Miles, this was much more of a struggle than 8 Miles last week. Not sure what the deal was, but I made it through, felt like passing out right after.

No knee issues though, no calf issues, they did feel tight, but nothing serious. Looking forward to a nice easy, maybe outdoor run Thursday.

Oh so Cold

3.5 Tempoish Miles - 30:43 - 8:38 Pace

Ran outside in Detroit today, I think it was 24 degrees and in the morning, bad combonation for me. Once I got warmed up my legs felt good, and I was moving well. The lungs were struggling though, probably wasn't the best idea to do my first outside run in that temp. But hey, I needed to get a run in. Next stop, 9 miles.

Long Run

8 Miles - 1:14:00 - 9:15 Pace

Considering the weekend and the beginning of the week I had, this was a serious accomplishment. Longest run, and a good pace, and everything felt good. Little pain in my knee, the not so good kind. Few things I think I need to start doing:

1. Start breaking in the new pair of shoes and wear them for long runs
2. Stop lifting weights so hard on my upper body to drop a little weight.
3. Start a better diet to drop a little more weight
4. Start running outside.

It's gonna be a good year

Tempo Run.....Sorta

1 Miles Easy - ????
3 Tempo Miles - ?????
1 Easy Mile - ?????

Total Time - 39:50 - 7:57 Pace

Felt great today, legs were moving. Need to get serious about speed workouts once the weather breaks.

Short Run

4 Miles - 36:35 - 9:10 Pace

Smooth Run

Long Run Monday

7 Easy Miles - 1:04:00 - 9:09 Pace

Long run today, legs were feeling good through 5.5 miles, then they got a little sore and tight, but it felt good. I think I was still wore from the Intervals I ran Friday.

Someone's Getting Cocky

0.5 Easy Miles
0.5 Interval Miles
0.25 Easy Miles
0.5 Interval Miles
0.25 Easy Miles
0.5 Interval Miles
0.25 Easy Miles
0.5 Interval Miles
0.5 Easy Miles

32:00

Feeling cocky today so I decided to try and interval run to really get back into it. Felt really good, I think the pace was a little slow, but it just felt good to turn the speed up a little. I'll try and easy Tempo run next Friday and see how it goes.

Another Good Run

5 Easy Miles - 46:00 - 9:12 Pace

Felt good again today, ran at a really good pace, much quicker that last time, and my lungs felt a lot better. I was able to concentrate on my form more this time, and worried less about breathing. Looks like I will be locked in for the Saugatuck Town Crier on the 16th of April, need to decide on the 5K or 10K. The way I'm going, hopefully the 10K. Need to get some outside runs in though.

Great Run

6 Easy Miles - 56:15 - 9:20 Pace

Felt great today during my run, legs and knees felt good, the belt was moving quickly under me, kept good form. My lungs were a little tired, but they will catch up soon...they will have to.

Running Hungover

3 Not so Easy Miles - 28:00 - 9:20 Pace

Feeling really crappy after last night, but the run was ok, other than my head.

Lungs Getting Better

4 Easy Miles - 38:00 - 9:30 Pace

Lungs were better today, feet were moving smoothly under me. My legs were a bit tired, and the knee a bit sore...but I think that is to be expected.