4 pm at Hefner with JH, Blake and way too brief 1/2 mi with JB & Connor. 1618; low 60s; full sun; wind not a factor; low DP leading to dry air; allergiies noticeable. Speedwork in Adidas Adios Boost 2. Cooldown with Blake in Boston Boost. 10 miles. 6 pm at OC trails solo; mid 50s; Boston Boost; recovery pace on this CKD Never felt relaxed running due to physiology being off from illness. Early run included 2 x .75 mi w/JH; 5 x .5 mi...two with JH and all with Blake. .75 = 5:59 (breathing way too hard from rushed wu) and 5:47 paces = JH led these showing how he is ready to steamroll his current 5K PR .5 = 2:43, 2:44, 2:44, 3:03 (legs just not feeling it so settled in on HM pace), skipped one Blake ran, 2:42 I feel way behind from missing days and still "off" but this is likely typical for anyone having a week like mine after getting big miles week before. But JH reminded me of the reality that I was running well so that is good enough for me. ART |