running

Ran down to start of ironman Lake Placid. What an incredible event. A serious thunderstorm rolled in right in the middle of the swim. Lightning was everywhere and people were still swimming. I couldn't believe how long it took them to make the call and get folks out of the water. I stayed for some of the bike leg as well. Those top guys are seriously fast. Would have loved to be at the finish at the very end. The courage average people have to keep going after 16 hours is amazing.

Realized that to run a 1:49 half I need to run 8:20 per mile. Ran a few of those today.

Wanted to go further but just didn't have it today.

Things felt pretty good so I was pushing the pace for the first 4. 8:10 per mile. Second 4 were more hilly so I planned on slowing down a bit. Still averaged 8:22 for the whole run. The first few miles I kept thinking I could run 2 seconds per mile faster for each pound I lose. I could afford to lose 10 pounds, but I love eating.

Pretty slow. Could feel the fatigue from yesterday's run. Last mile 8:15.

I like running on vacation I get to try some new routes see different wildlife tour new cities. I don't like it when I can't find nice safe roads. Today was a mix of both. After 2 miles on narrow road with no shoulder I came to a nice wide road right along the shore. I was able to stay on that for the next three. Then headed back to hotel.  

Timewise it was a solid run 8:58 average. Pretty solid week overall. Three faster runs and milage in the right ballpark. U