Notes
I had planned for 12 this evening but since I went a little longer this morning and am doing a workout tomorrow I decided that 11 was enough for the run. I did the Old Lyme loop from home again today and it went really well. I kept the effort fairly relaxed though not easy, and was surprised to find that I came through the first mile in about 6:40/6:45. Based on the time in which I finished the loop I maintained that pace which was great to see considering how smooth and strong I felt for the hilly run.
I started using a new pair of shoes today after retiring my older pair earlier in the week as I started to get small aches in my ankle and as they approached the 425 mi mark. Obviously the old shoes shouldn't really have been done yet but I'm willing to pay the little extra to throw them out early if it means I stay healthy. The new shoes felt great- definitely more cushioned and springy than the older pair.