Great weather for running again. 61 at our house and 56 in Snoqualmie when the run started at 6:40 or so.
Today was my speed day this week instead of the usual Wednesday. Forecasts called for rain showers this morning but they didn't show up. Very happy about that as I went without a hat to keep from holding heat on my head. I have to wear glasses and they really get nasty when it rains on them. That's why I usually wear a hat if it's going to be raining. 1.5 mile warmup easy. Then a quick stretch to loosen up a bit and I was off. Was surprised that the 8 minute pace was as easy as it was. Had to slow down several times. Light wind the first 4 miles which wasn't too bad. Took on fluids at 2.35(water), 4.6(accelerade), 8(Accelerade), 10(acc). At 6.25 miles in was running by Bishop Kinghorns house and didn't feel right just waving as he and Deeno were out getting some work done. Stopped for about 2 minutes to chat and was off again. HR was hanging around 150 most of the run which I was very happy about. It used to be if I ran any distance at 10:00 minute pace that's where it would be. Nice to see some improvement! The last 1 mile kicked it up to tempo pace(at least tempo effort). Can I hold that pace for 26 miles? Great question- We shall see in about 4 weeks. Now to get those ribs smoked! Spare ribs tonight as a reward :-)
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