Chad's Runs

I can't put in a long run this weekend because I'm going backpacking with my son's scout troop.  Somewhere in the Uintahs over night on Friday.  So to make up for it I'm putting in more miles during the week.  That started off today with 13 miles instead of 10.  I really enjoyed it.  I ran at an 8:50 average pace and felt great.  I don't know what's wrong with me on my long runs.  I'm feeling fatigued at 13 miles at a much slower pace.  Am I intimidated?  I really don't do anything different on those days.  It's a mystery to me.

10 more this morning.  I felt the effects of yesterdays fast 13 and ended up with an average of 9:08.  I was pretty tired and temped to throw in a walk or a shuffle but managed to step it up and push through.  I think that's one of my issues.  I sometimes wimp out early.

Taking the day off today.  I was going to run but I was so exhausted yesterday that I figured it was better to get some extra sleep.  I just couldn't keep eyes open yesterday so I went to be early and got up late.  Also, I've got various minor aches and pains in my lower legs that could use a day off, shin splints, ankle pain, etc.

I made up somewhat for the last crappy two days.  It felt good to run 15 at marathon pace (8:51 today).  My left shin is a little sore.  I hope it doesn't give me problems on the small backpacking trip tonight in the Uintahs.  It's only 2.5 miles in and not a lot of elevation change so it shouldn't be a big deal.  I never seem to get runs in when I don't do them early on Saturday morning.  I hope to put in 10 tomorrow but it probably won't happen.