Getting stronger every day

This was a pretty awesome run. I did get a stabbing kind of pain at the 1.24 mark and it was in my right hip where I've had some issues before. It went away and I kept going. I feel like I am getting stronger in these runs as I actually did the whole run without walking - and really, I wasn't going all that "slow" (I'm slow, don't get me wrong - but this was a decent pace) My brother called me at 1.86 miles in and I had someone to chat with while I ran. Of course, he wasn't nearly as out of breath as I was. We chatted for probably 15-20 minutes. This run is a nice lead to the official half training that starts on Monday. (or tomorrow with a rest day, if you want to count that)
Splits: 10:01, 9:22, 9:42, 9:33, 8:44 and 1:50 in the last qtr. overall pace was 9:26/mile. Calorie burn was most excellent at 825.
The second mile was all tailwind, and the 4th mile was almost all headwind.
After getting back from the run, Jill wanted to go for a bike ride. While not a real work out - we did go 1.86 miles in 20 minutes or so and added another 76 cal. burn to the day. I am real happy with this workout today. Hope to have a good one tomorrow too.

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3.27 in 28:38

This was the best run I have had all year. (Not that there have been that many of them). My legs felt a little heavy at the start of mile 2 but I pushed through. I think this is the first time I've had negative splits for an entire run that was more than 2 miles - without intentionally sandbagging so I could do negatives. Lately my times have been pretty slow - so - having my slow mile be 9:00 was pretty cool. My splits were 9:00, 8:50, 8:32 and then 2:14 in a .27 distance (an 8:13 pace). [so much for a 'cool down']. I don't know if it was the warmer temps, the lack of a strong wind, or something I'm not thinking about - but I hope to do nothing but better as the days tick by. I am also surprised over how easy this run felt overall. The 513 calorie burn wasn't bad either. Nice weather predicted tomorrow, but will I do a run or a bike? Decisions, decisions.

A much Better Run than yesterday

Ok - so I didn't run yesterday. However, I do feel pretty good about this run. I am glad I got up and got going. I thought I really only had time for about a 20 minute run, so I stuck with a 2 mile or so idea. I know, many people run 3 miles in that time,and some run 4. Heck, Bernard Lagat just set the indoor 2 mile record in 8:07. or was it 8:02? Either way, its faster than I ran one mile today. However, I am happy with my splits at this point in my training (9:24, 8:54) - so yes, a negative split by almost 30 seconds. I like negatives, but I never do them in a race. Good calorie burn to start the day with 349 gone in 20:16. If I only could do that for an hour straight - that would be what, 1050 calories an hour? Next Saturday (26th) I'll do that with my 8 mile run. Anyone want to join me?

Bike Ride 7.45 miles 35:10 418 cal.

I was a little sluggish at first, but after the first .5 mile or so started feeling pretty good. I made good time in the 3rd and 4th mile, but after that the wind just got me and slowed me down too much. Parts of the road are still snow pack and slush. Makes it tought in spots, and certainly messy.

In about 2 weeks, I will be running this route as half training will officially be underway. I think it (this route) has the right combination of hills and turns to be good training for the Illini Half. I was going to go for a run after this, but I got started too late. Now to clean up and head south.

Hoof Gang Running Club

Had a nice slow run with my Hoof Gang friends. We did 4 miles down Western from Riddle to 19th street. I tried to pace with my friend Laura and we kept pretty close to a 10:15 mm pace. Threw in a sprint or too and raced a train. (don't tell my wife -- I won). 639 calorie burn. Splits of 10:15, 10:25, 10:16, 11:00. Can't wait until the next run - which should be tomorrow. :)

a chilly run

It was a chilly run - but a good one. I thought with it being in the 20's it would be pretty good - but the wind was a killer! (20 mph) My ears and face got pretty cold. The road is still ice and snow covered. It is melting which made it really really slick in parts. My first slip was 200 feet in to the run - it was not my last. I never did fall though. I did a slow warm up mile, tried for a faster 2nd and a fastes 3rd. My cool down mile really lowered my overall pace. I am happy with that 3rd mile - shows me I still had something in the tank - especially since mile 3 has an overpass in it. Total calorie burn of 636 calories is nice, but was hoping for more. Hoof Gang run tomorrow. Hope to do better then.