Distance: 8.01 miles
Time: 1:11:28
Pace: 8:55 min/mile
69 degrees, 73% humidity
Got up at 5:00 to run this morning, and the relatively cool weather made the run much easier. Ran the 1.25 mile loop around Clark Park and USP, which I know is always slow, but was still disappointed with the final time. There is a lot of gradual up and downhill, plus 7 city streets to cross on each loop - I guess that's what holds the time back.
This 7.5 to 8 mile distance is feeling more comfortable. This might be a better idea than 5 miles for my standard distance; it would allow me to take a day off between each run. If it continues to feel comfortable, I think I'll try it for a while. Will aim for another 7.5 on Friday, then maybe an 11-miler along the Schuylkill on Sunday.
Legs felt good after the first mile, and now, 2 hours later I feel very nice and relaxed waiting for the 2nd day of our Usability Conference to start, with my juice and coffee.
Today is the end of my third week. So far, so good. I am 15% ahead of my goal, with no debilitating shin splints or other injuries. I will have to pay attention to the leg pain I do have & make sure it doesn't get to the point that it knocks me off schedule for a week or two.
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