It's a beautiful morning

I really don't think it could have been much nicer on the run this morning. By the time I got out, it was maybe 15 degrees, just enough of a wind that you'd notice when you turned into it, but not so much it would actually slow you down. And because of that, and because my legs are slowly coming back around, I had a really good run.

Today was eight miles, three on the flats to get warm, then 5 hilly miles with the pace picked up, but still fairly aerobic. That pace would be probably marathon pace give or take a bit. I fell into a good rhythm right away, and finished my 3.15 miles in 23:26 (7:26/mile pace). Then, inspired by watching a repeat of the Hy-Vee triathlon, I clipped along for another 5.25 miles. I felt really good, I was on the cusp of actually working, but had lots of speed left in reserve. By the time I was back at the house, 37:17 had elapsed. A new PR, and 7:06/mile. Not bad in the hills at less than all-out, eh?

Run: 8.4 miles, 23:26/37:17