No pain, no gain ... Mile 21 of the 2007 Cleveland Marathon

Sunday, February 28, 2010

Eight miles on the (dread)mill

With the weather outside so frightful Saturday and the roads so undelightful, there was only one place to go ... the tread, er, dreadmill as a friend of mine put it.

The first mile was pretty much a warmup at 8:25/mile pace. But the last 7 miles were all done at 7:53/mile pace or faster.

Ultimately I finished the last mile at about 7:43/mile pace with a total run of 63:09 for an average of 7:53/mile pace.

Fairly decent, although I usually run quicker outside, but at least I got the mileage in at a respectable pace.

Maybe I'll get some cross-training in today if I can get to the gym. Easier said than done with how the roads are still packed full of snow.

I feel for all the people training for a spring marathon who were looking to get in long runs of more than 10 miles. Good luck!

Runners Quote of the Day:

"I do recommend running as a cure-all. It's the magic ingredient and an important physical release. It has helped me look and feel better."

Dr. Drew Pinsky, Addiction Specialist and TV Host

Happy running!

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