AZ Run Dad

Just did the little 4.2 mile loop before work. 

8.25 easy miles around Gilbert in the dark. Somehow my legs feel like I need a day off so I will take one tomorrow. I really think I just need more sleep so that's what I'll do for a day.

8+ Miles with 10 x 1 min on/jog after 4 miles. I was trying to run 5:30 pace for the pickups but I was anywhere from 5-5:20 pace and it felt good. I really enjoyed this little workout and it made the miles go by fast. I was also encouraged with how comfortable the pace felt. I know it's just a minute but it's a start.

8+ miles with 4 easy then a 4 mile tempo in 22:50 (5:53,5:46,5:42,5:28). I almost stopped running faster after the 5:53 mile because I wasn't feeling it but I'm glad i kept going. It started feeling better after that. The last mile in 5:28 was hard. I lack discipline when trying to run slower tempos. I was happy with this one given my current fitness and how I felt after the first quicker mile. 

6+ easy miles with some strides after. I'm definitely gaining some momentum running wise. Now the diet and beer consumption have to regulate before  I become a runner again. This weekend in Bend, Oregon won't help with the latter.

10 miles with Allison on a mix of roads and trails in Bend, Oregon. The trails along the Deschutes River were awesome. It was nice and cool to start and ended up being perfect running weather. I could definitely get used to this.