2:59 Quest

I'm really enjoying this wonderful weather.  Nice 71 degrees this morning.

We ran together for almost 9 miles, then I did some strides, 12 by 25 seconds each with 50 seconds between each one.   I had been thinking about doing something more extensive as far as speed work goes, but I decided I'd better not push too hard today.  The strides at the end was a fun way to add on some more mileage.

Average pace: 8:16

Another nice and pleasant morning for running.  Out the door at 6:00 sharp with Jenny.  We first intercepted Kathryn, then picked up Jamie.  The 4 of us ran together for most of the run but split up on the way back as each went home.  Did one more mile by myself to get over 10 for the morning.

Average pace: 8:43

I'm guessing it was about 70 degrees this morning, the coolest it has been in months, a hint of fall finally!

Nice run with Jenny along the usual routes.  The pace felt easy and comfortable with a little bit of pick up at the end.  I thought about doing some more once we got home but figured just over 9 was good enough since yesterday's run wasn't quite the recovery run that it should have been.

Average pace: 8:33

Went to the Y this morning, which I hadn't done for some time.  Old routine there, bike warm up, stretching and crunches, then onto the treadmill.  Did 4.1 miles right at 8:00 pace (slow start with progressively fast to about 7:20 pace at the end).

Then headed outside for another 4.22 miles at 7:27 average pace.

With 76°  weather outside now, it's not so bad at all especially with some cloud cover.

Had time for some leg extensions and curls before heading home.  Sammy and I walked Andy to his bus stop then we walked a loop around the park.

Finished up with a few more exercises at home, so maybe a total half hour of strength training altogether.