After a couple cups of coffee and some toast I took to the streets. I started out a bit slowly energy wise, but decided I would pick up the pace a bit and after a mile or so I was warmed up enough to feel pretty good about my pace. I don’t know how often I will include this in my posts (if history is any indicator, never…) but here is my run on Garmin Connect. The thing I am most happy with is my pace, first one under 10 minute mile pace in a couple months. I had to push myself several times to make sure I would do it. The last mile was a little tough, but I realized at one point that I could ease up a bit and sort of coast (though I really didn’t). Really the only mile I didn’t do well on is the fifth mile which was mostly up hill out of the canyon and reed college.

Part of me thinks I shouldn’t have pushed out such a quality run today as I have rehearsal tonight. But I actually feel pretty good. I am getting enough recovery fluids and I should be fine tonight. Though I wish I was not doing anything. It will be good to rehearse, we have some shows coming up.

I have been experiencing some knee pain which is a new thing for me. But today they seem fine. Maybe it is just a matter of getting back into the grind of running again that was stressing them. Also my ankles have been a tad sore as well, but they seem fine today. Feels really good to have such a good run, inspires me to keep it going!