Today I happily report that, despite post-rainstorm 70% humidity, I was extremely successful in today's 5-mile easy run.
In retrospect, I probably ran a little too fast. Since I'm back to my tried and true Timex digital, I can only report that my total run time was 46:41, translating to a roughly 9:20/mile average pace. The (Sub)Plan calls for 10:30/mile pace for easy runs, and I've already amended it down to the 9:40-10:00/mile range. I'm really starting to buy into this whole holding-back concept on prescribed easy runs; I really shouldn't be happy with going faster.
But, given the weather, that I actually felt really good - like weirdly good - throughout the run, and that this week's schedule is kind of gone to pot as it is due to upcoming mini-vacation and Bix 7 run on Saturday morning, I'm going to relish that not only did I not feel like dying, I actually felt strong.
Hot and sweaty and thirsty and all around gross, but still strong.
In other news, my new running shoes came in today - Huzzah! - and though I won't start breaking them in until after we return, the simple smell of clean rubber is enough to make me smile.
More details on the new duds tomorrow; back to re-hydrating for me.
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