Fartlek Time!

I decided I needed a little bit of speedwork, this being Tuesday and all, but nothing too serious. I set out with The Wife to start the run, and she lasted with me until just past 2 miles. I continued down the road as she went back into the neighborhood to do some hill repeats. Once I got past the development I started a series of 1-2-3-2-1 fartleks. I didn't go ultra-fast, between 7:30-8 minutes/mile. I felt pretty good, although my last one was uphill so I walked a couple of minutes after that. The temp was in the upper 70's and I'm working to become acclimated to the heat again. By the time I headed back into the neighborhood I was feeling the effects of a warmer weather. I ran into a neighbor who was running as well, pushing his daughter in a stroller. All in all, I think I had it better than he did, at least running-wise.