Work will win when wishy washy wishing won't

After a 2 mile warm up I did 8 X 1 minute hills.  Nice sun out today. 

I didn't get a kiss on the cheek from the sun today like I was hoping, but it was still perfect weather for a run! Short sleeves and shorts again!  Woo hoo!  I don't think that will be the case for the next few days though.  I did a very random, zig zaggy, see new places type of run today.  At around 2 miles I did 8 x 10 second hill sprints. 

Saw a few people out doing yard work....even one mowing his lawn!  However, I think he was just doing his fall leaf clean up. 

Ave. pace: 9:13

The plan today was for 6 miles with the last 4 at 8:30 pace.  I had to adjust that a bit because of time and wind.  I got out a bit late and realized I needed to be at the school to help in my daughter's class at 12:15.  So in order to get back and have time for a shower I had to cut a mile out. 

So I did 2 miles warm up then tried for the 8:30 for the last three.  The up hill and wind on the first two made it so I could only get to a 8:46 and 8:58 pace.   Finally the last mile was level and crosswind instead of up hill and head wind.  I did that mile in 7:49 and felt much better than the others! 

Hurried home, showered, quick bite to eat and off to help at the school.  Came out of the school to some rain....glad I was done with the run!  Now I want chocolate! 

Running in a winter wonderland today!  The streets were clear though so I quite enjoyed it.  Except that I tried a pair of shoes that I haven't worn for a long time.  They are still in good shape so I wondered why I hadn't been wearing them.   I was reminded early in the run!  They really hurt my lower legs.  Burning in the achillies/calf area.  After about the 1st mile and a half it wasn't quite as bad, but I don't think I'll be running in these again.

Ave. pace 9:00

The wind was a bit brisk as Tom and I stepped out this morning, but it turned out to be not so bad.  We met up with the SF group.  Enjoyed running in a big pack for 8 miles then turned around with Pat and Jamie for the rest of the way. 

Ave. pace:  8:50