Chad's Runs

4 miles at 5am.  I think I've been pushing it a little too hard on the first mile before I'm warmed up.  I took at real slow this time (10:11) and it helped because mile 4 was my first mile under 8 in a long time (7:53).  Average pace was 8:50.

I forgot to mention the temperature.  57 degrees, absolutely gorgeous.  It was dark the whole time though and that sucks.  The only light we'll be seeing at 5am is the moon (unless you live in Arizona).

1 mile warm up, 4 half mile repeats ran at 4 minutes, then 1 mile cool down.  They were actually all well under 4 minutes so maybe I'll try 3:50 next week.

54 degrees this morning.  It was perfect weather (other than being dark with no moon).  The knee was talking to me a little bit.  I hope it doesn't continue.   

Some runs are just enjoyable.  Nothing special.  Started at about 6:30 and it was B-E-A-utiful.  8:35 pace which is my second fastest 4 mile pace this year.  Still along way to go but it's coming along.

First consecutive run.  Took it slow and easy.  Had to because I can still feel it from yesterday's run.  Endurance is still coming back and has a way to go but this is progress.  The knee felt fine, much better than Wednesday.  Started at 7:30 and it was still cool.  I'm liking the cool mornings.