Well, while today’s run in light rain seemed per my Garmin to be a bit on the slow side in the beginning, I ended up with a 9-second faster pace than a couple days ago, meaning I broke 7:30s without much in the way of conditioning. Specifically, my pace today over 5.39 miles was 7:26s. In the second half of the run, I did get a little more challenging of myself, asking to see if I could go just a little bit faster. It’s a difference that seemed to make a difference.
It’s important to note my feeling, the temperature, and the weather. 52 degrees with light rain was not unpleasant or even cold, though it sounds as if it would be. I was still comfortable shirtless and it did feel good. However, while it didn’t feel cold, for running my body didn’t feel as warm as for the last run, so I was wondering in the beginning if the temperature was downgrading my performance. In the end, it didn’t appear to.
As for injuries, none to report, though in my left kneecap, on the outside, I felt “something.” It was like a twinge but with no pain. I was trying to equate the feeling and it was maybe like having something pulling at a hair on the leg but, again, no pain–you just notice it. I don’t recall feeling it in the second half of my run.
Afterwards, I went home to do submissions and check my phone, then went to the gym for abs, back, arms, and even some legwork. It feels good to be back at the gym, even if I don’t do much.
Let’s see how this week shapes up trainingwise. I’m still only doing 5.4-milers. And I’m having a protein smoothie as I type this.
Gotta love negative splits…
Be careful with that knee niggle. Do lots of pigeon stretches – you don’t want a runner’s knee!! (http://bit.ly/9Pias6)
Good luck getting me in that on the grounds of Central Park!