10 steady

Steady state run was on tap today, Sisson had us run through the 04 to keep the pace in check (turns & hills).  We did two 5 mile loops:  628 for the first and 618 for the second.  Thirteen days on, so tomorrow the legs get a rest.

13 for the day

Easy 10, I did not feel too bad after yesterday.  I actually felt pretty spiffy, esp with a good 20 min of rolling and stretching afterward.

MGP & 10K at the track

Today, Sisson had us do one of his little pace switching runs on the track:  5 miles continuous (alternating miles at 10k and MGP).  The plan was to do 540s & 620s.  During the warm-up, Chris brought up the idea for us to alternate setting the pace every two laps.  I was with that and so were Asia & Kamran.  I could go on and on about this, but to save time, let's just say we knocked it out of the park.

Miles:
540
617
544
616
541
T = 29:40

Not bad for a workout.  The first mile was sorta tough.  After about 6 laps, though, I hit a groove.  The rest of the laps were pretty easy to me, felt like I had more miles in me when we finished.  We shall see if I am blowing smoke or not come Thurs when we hit up a 10 mile steady stater.  Stay tuned.

12 for the day

Autumn is here

The first real cool front of the season blew in yesterday afternoon & the residents of TX were treated to some cooler weather.  I heard it was in the upper 50s early in the AM.  Finally!

As for me, you know how I do it, I could not be bothered to get up early & run on a Mon morning.  So I got in some miles during the lunch hour.  It was still in the mid to upper 60s when I ran, and boy did it feel outstanding.  Easy & relaxed 50 min. 

Si Labs Relay

Got in a good run by way of the relay leg today, the gremlin told me I ran 541 pace for approx 3.25 miles.  The faster pace was certainly something diff, but I handled it well and was under control the entire time.  The 5K I ran last May was at 540 pace and hurt real bad.  Today though, the pace felt much easier...a good thing I suppose.

Everybody on the team (Asia, Chris, Kamran, Niccole, and I) ran hard, and as a result, we were able to come away w/ 1st in the "open mixed" division and 3rd overall.  We had a blast out there and managed to compete well also.  Racing season is here kid.

Drop down LR

Down (recovery) week, we ran for 16.  Good & relaxed run.  Feeling pretty good these days...

Easy 32 min today.

Sunday, me and some folks from the team are running in the Silicon Labs Marathon Relay (open mixed division).  We have strong team, and based on past results, I expect a top 3 finish.  I am running the 5K, next to last...suppose I am the slow one on the team. ;-)  Don't care where/what I am running, it should be a great time, regardless of how it plays out.  I am just looking to get out there & get the competitive juices flowing.