Ran Mondays loop again nearly step for step, though I was able to find a bit more grass and dirt this time. I pushed a little harder than I did on Monday since I was solo and not trying to chat and also needed to get back quickly. Chased a guy on a bike for several miles who dangled just out reach while simultaneously catching another runner. I passed the runner solidly and never looked back. Caught the guy on the bike by the fairgrounds just as he went right and I had to go left. I figured the dude had to be at least 70, but was surprised to learn that he was probably 10 years younger than me and was surprised to have caught him. I started the run off pretty strong, lagged a bit in the middle (until I caught sight of the biker and the other runner) and then finished very strong, feeling like I could have maintained the pace much further. Pacing I think is my biggest weakness when it comes to running these flat miles. Though not a mountain, it was a satisfying workout none the less.
8.1miles
51:44
Avg. HR 167
Max 191
Sounds like the mental endurance is building. You'll be able to run 20 miles on flat, paved roads in no time. Who needs mountains?
ReplyDeleteThat's fast! What's prompting the sudden flat running, you training for something?
ReplyDeleteI'm guessing the achilles is feeling better? Hope that hot/cold treatment worked and that you found a boot!
ReplyDeleteThere are two reasons I have done a few flat runs recently(and plan to do more). First and foremost, is I simply am not able to get to Boulder and run a peak every day with my responsibilities as a new father of twins, especially on the days that I work 10 hours, short Winter days, Allison being back to work now etc....
ReplyDeleteThe second is that I am trying to heal up this little achilles nagging thing I have going and flat stuff agrevates it less.
John, I got a Strasburg sock, but have not been icing or heating (yet).
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