Called the neighbor girl to come watch my kids for an hour while I went running since Aaron is in Yellowstone fishing with his Dad and brothers. Ran easy since I am still feeling pretty weak from the flu. Every time I tried to push the pace a bit I induced a hacking fit. Almost coughed up a lung once, but at least I didn't puke. Decided to just take it easy and averaged 7:39 min/mile. I asked the neighbor girl to come back again tomorrow morning so I can run again. If I'm feeling any better than today I'll try to go for 12 or 13 again, but I think I'll wait to bump up the long run distance to 14 until I am completely recovered next week. I also emailed the coach of a running group in the area to see if I could jump in on some Saturday long runs and possibly a few Tuesday evening speed work sessions. I think I'll join them next Saturday and see how I like it. He said he has a few guys training to go sub 2:45 this fall, so I should definitely have people to push me. |