Last night was 7.5 at average of 8:40 pace (which includes the 9:33 first mile partly with DH). The frustrating thing about this run is I was really working at MP pace with some tempo pace stretches. This same "effort" would've netted me a 7:45 mile on a couple of those (#4 and #7, specifically), but they were 8:22 and 8:16, about a full 30 seconds off pace. No big deal you say? Well, it was to me. This is the trail I frequently do tempo runs on, it's gently uphill on the way out and reverse that on the way back. The return trip is usually a wonderful "free for all" stretch where I get some good (yes, downhill) zippy miles. Not last night. I know, I know... it's early yet. Three weeks off and one week getting back into it; I expect too much.

Boys have soccer tonight, one at 6 and one at 7, different fields. Of course. Will try to work something out where DH and I can get to the gym for at least a little while.

(nice rain running, Kimmie. Yes, it's all relative)

Me too, I want that feeling.... and that time on the clock... yeah, right.

I think I know the answer to this, but I'm going to ask anyway:  When you go out for a long run, do you try to run a certain pace or just go by feel?  It's pretty hot out there, and I'm going to run 10 miles since we're leaving tomorrow morning early.  7 marathons and I still don't know about the whole debate between long slow running makes you a slow runner and you must go slow and easy in order to get faster.    And I don't have the patience to experiment.

just rambling,  I guess.... brain is tired today.    Good thing you don't have to think much when you're running.

Off to do my running... hope it's not as hot as it feels.

10 miles didn't happen for me today... rain, I'm Ok with.... lightening, not so much.

Hopefully, tomorrow, I can be disciplined and get up early, run 10 miles and then hop in the car for 8 hours with the kiddos to the beach.   I need a wakeup call from Lou.    except he's on vacation.

Pam's running her ultra tomorrow!!!   Go Pam!!!!   

What's everyone else got on tap for the weekend?   It's too quiet around here lately.

I did a test swim to an island this afternoon, for a planned swim-picnic for a tri club. We lucked out on weather - the thunderstorm came late and we had sunny weather for the entire outing (swim out, run around island, swim back).

I'm going to do a 5K in the morning, then direct a duathlon on Sunday morning. I might do the duathlon myself as well -- all depending on who shows up and how many volunteers I have.

 

Hey, Kimmie -- wake up!

We just got our internet back -- it's been pretty spotty.  :grr:

Yesterday I ran a little three miler with PDR -- got some sweetie points.  Except it was her first run in the heat here (she's had something going on with her knee), so the 10mm pace was for her, as she said, easy paced, tempo effort.

3.2 miles, 32:08, 10:00/mi, AHR 123 (63% MHR)

Thursday night we saw the Punch Brothers, a jazzy, blue grass band -- really fun.  Yesterday we went to a farmer's market (not much there) and art show at Marion Park.  We picked up a print there as a momento.

Today we're going to Middleton Place Plantation http://www.middletonplace.org/ .  Tomorrow we're wrapping things up -- traveling back Monday.

Sounds very nice, Lou.

Makes me think about life after the kids are grown.

And my run...

4.3 miles, 39:05, 9:06/mi, AHR 133 (68% MHR)

Hope Pam is having a great day! 

jhallum: What a great photo coming across the line!

My day has not been so good.  My shoulder checked out okay Friday and my leg was down to a slight limp.  I had my first duathlon this morning and thought with a little pain medicine I would be okay.  It was a 2/12/2 which I finished in 1:17 and change.  About 4 minutes slower than last year.  I was hurting on the runs but since they were 2 milers I thought I could get through them and do okay on the bike.  Bike average was 18mph which is good for me. I finished the race and stopped.  When I tried to start walking again I couldnt move.  I had to sidestep over to the grass and lay on my  back and stretch for awhile.  I had to put my weight on the bike to get back to the car.  Luckily I had done this with a friend and df was able to drive us back.  I've had to crawl through the house and looks like I will be on my back the rest of the day hoping the meds work.  Thank goodness the neighborhood pool opened up so I can see how pool running goes when I get the inflamation down.  I guess it's official, I'm all jacked up for awhile.

Awesome picture, Jeremy. Like Kimmie and Dave, I'd love to see that time when I finish but pretty sure that's out of my league. Heck, I may never PR a marathon again but that's ok. I've got other goals these days besides speed.

Sounds like Lou and PDR are having fun. What a wonderful area to visit! Sweetie points, yes, I was collecting those, although I can't see DH calling them that. But lately we've been doing most of the first mile together and then I go on, catching him at the end. But I think he turns around too soon, and counts his walking cooldown as part of his run.  So, today I'm planning on doing my own run, then running easy with him later. Figured I'd be getting doubles out of this, but at least I'll get my own training in, too.

Hope Pam is having a good day out there.

Take care, Bryan. That race wasn't the smartest thing you could've done this weekend. Rest up and be careful, would ya??