1.0 + 4.0 Miles

I wanted to do 5 miles tonight. I had originally planned to get up early, do a mile warmup and cooldown, and then try 3.0 miles at a fast tempo. Unfortunately I didn't get up early enough to do it.

So I packed a bag and planned to run after work.

I took my fast shoes, the Filas, instead of my normal Brooks. I wanted to mentally be as fast as I could. I worried about running on the asphalt and concrete in shoes with very little support. But I didn't worry too much.

I did 1.0 mile on the treadmill at a 10:00 pace to warmup. Then I headed down to the waterfront, where I ran my normal 2.9 mile loop, plus another 1.1 mile extension south and back to the beginning, for a total of 5.0 miles.

And I managed to keep moving. I finished the main section, 2.9 miles, in 28:34, which felt great. The weather was warm and a bit humid, but there was an awesome breeze. I focused on breathing and to just keep running.

I finished the last 1.1 mile section at a jog/walk to cool down.

Overall, I could feel the strength I used to have. I know if I get back to training, even just one day a week doing speed or hills or maybe some jumping exercises, I can regain the level of speed I had when I first started.

Tonight felt great.