The Start

Maybe this is the start of something new - running outside again. I know that running outside is tougher than doing it on a treadmill, and that was apparent today. The weather was gorgeous, temperature in the 50s and the sun shining. I ran 6 miles and the plan called for a 7:30 pace for four of those miles. Not happening. I was able to maintain at an 8:00 pace and faster than that on the downhills, but going as fast as the plan just wasn't possible. The hills kicked my but a little bit, especially right before the 5-mile mark. I'm hopeful that I can run outside again on Saturday, but we'll see. My left knee is barking a little again, but nothing too serious.