Notes
I was finally able to run with a local running group. They were all very welcoming and all looked like strong runners. I held my own. I was surprised by the fact that I was going out much harder than normal, but my HR was staying relatively low and steady. This run felt a bit harder than easy, but not moderate. Overall felt really good and strong. The weather was perfect. A cooling breeze throughout the entire thing was exactly what I needed to run like this.
I've been getting to bed earlier and the extra sleep has been feeling great. I need more of that.