We’ve had terrific, if unseasonably mild, weather for the last few weeks. Today was no exception. In the middle of the day, the temperature was in the mid-70s, and the humidity was low. Although I had slept late, the moderate conditions made it possible to get in a pleasant run.
As before, I ran the first half-mile slowly. Very slowly. 8 minutes. I was pleased with the slow pace. I then felt that I could speed up with no problems, and I did. The remainder of the run I averaged an 11-minute-mile pace, completing the entire run in about 46’30”.
I’m still dealing with some foot pain, but that didn’t afflict me during my run. I’ll continue to pursue a rather conservative course for a few more weeks: running at most four days per week, limiting myself to four miles, and keeping at the 11-minute-mile pace. I’m expecting my new orthotics to be ready in a week or two, and I then intend to maintain my current routine for about three more weeks. Then I hope to begin incorporating a few five-mile runs, some intervals, and the like.
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