Easy Run Day

Wednesday, February 15, 2012 · Mike Davis

Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Easy run day!

Today I determined to slow things down and give my body a chance to rest. I headed out by myself and my legs were certainly feeling the run from yesterday. Oh my gosh, I felt really beat up and wondered if I would even finish my run. Despite my tired legs I ran my first mile around 9:28 and I really didn’t feel like I was moving that fast. My second mile was 9:01 and at that point I lectured myself to slow my ass down! Apparently I listened as my third mile was 9:02! Good grief Mike, how hard is it to run a 9:30 pace! Mile 4, 9:16, mile 5, 9:00, mile 6 8:47, mile 7, 9:05. Average pace: 9:06. I guess I was okay with that, and am realizing that better conditioning means I don’t feel like I’m running that hard, but I’m somewhat moving along.

My legs certainly are tired and I will pull back some tomorrow and run 5-6 miles hopefully around 9:25 pace. Being strong enough to run 14 miles on Saturday is my objective and I have to keep that in mind. Tonight I’m taking my wife to the Carriage House for Valentine’s Day, so it will be nice to celebrate the evening.

I did forget to mention that I got up early this morning and did some strength training. Great way to start the day!

Have a great night and Happy Valentine’s!

mike