Distance: 5.35
Time: 45:54
Pace: 8:34 min/mi
88 degrees; humidity 46%
Ran the same course with Chris as the past few runs, but our pace is steadily improving. This felt to me equivalent to about an 8:10 pace at the track. It was a stretch to keep it up in the heat.
Took yesterday off because legs were still aching - felt like shin splints might be returning on left leg; right leg hurts when I lift foot off the ground. New shoes coming tomorrow or Monday. An trying a pair of Nike Shox ("ultimate cushioning" ) and will see if that is easier on my legs.
Hopefully I'll be able to handle a 10+ miler over the weekend, possibly with Chris and Scott.
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I know you're focused on a goal but I sure hate to see you beating yourself up. Are you able to run on a dirt or gravel surface or is asphalt the only choice?
The track is probably a little better for me - it's kind of a rubberized surface, and a bit faster. But it is very hot, and monotonous for anything over a few miles. I think I probably overdid it last month trying to make 100, and will ease back this month.
The Nike Shox came yesterday, and I'll try them out over the weekend.
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