A Little Speed

It has been very hot and humid over the last 3 or 4 days so I avoided running a bit. I admit it. Well today I went out for a bit before work this morning. Not much but something for the books.

9:39 pace, 2.35 miles

This was the first time I ever had consecutive miles under 10:00*. Mile 1 was a 9:45 and Mile 2 was a 9:48. This was nice, I finished with a .15 sprint where my pace was about 6:30. It is nice to know I can reach for the speed when I need it these days. When I set the goals for the summer I wanted to hit 10:00 pace for the 3 to 4 mile range. I think I am way ahead of schedule.

I have a 5k scheduled for next week in the evening after work. It should be a nice little race and it will keep me motivated to get out there this weekend. I have been a little short of running motivation since the marathon. I needed the break to be frank and I can't be too sure how much I will do during the summer. That said, I will do my best. Today I am happy with my performance. I hope to do some running tomorrow and Sunday so I should break 10 miles for a change this week. That would be nice.

* ever in this case means since my return to running a couple of years ago. When I was in the Army some 15 years ago I was running paces in the 6 to 7 minute range for 2 to 3 miles.