On Saturday afternoon, I was able to get in 5 miles on the treadmill. Nothing too hard, just a fairly easy pace, although it was a challenge due to the illness layoff.
I managed to run about the distance in 42:40 or 8:32/mile pace. Again, just trying to get my lungs and legs back into shape.
On Sunday, after we got back meeting my new niece Erin Elizabeth Geisler, it was sunny, but cold outside -- about 25 degrees and falling -- so I did a run outside.
I wanted to do 5 miles, but after mile 3, I decided to skip the last mile because the wind and cold was getting too much. It dropped several degrees during the run and I could tell.
Anyway, I ran it at a good clip. First mile was 7:53, then mile 2 was at a 7:38 pace and mile 3 was at 7:08 pace. Mile 4 was fast too, and I finished the run in 30:50. Total distance was 4.08 miles so that translates to 7:33/mile pace. Not too bad, considering the cold, wind and my gradual return to health!
Runners World Quote of the Day:
"Our sport becomes not just what we do but an integral symbol—on all levels—of who we are."
Gloria Averbuch
Happy running!
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