I've had a fitting end to 2010 today...
AM: 4 miles. Ran at a solid pace with two strong runners. I don't get to run a moderate pace with other people in training very often these days, so I never take any opportunities for granted!
PM: 8.5 miles total, 4.5 @ tempo pace..5:28/mile average, 8:19; 8:11; 8:10 (1.5 mile splits); 24:40 overall.
It was quite mild in the afternoon, 47 degrees, warm enough to run in shorts and a t-shirt despite it being the dead of winter. I rocked out this tempo run and just felt really solid. I've been running in my racing flats the past few days since I retired my trainers (new ones are about ready to be commissioned). With the shoe change all that dull pain I had earlier in the week has completely disappeared. Additionally, my left knee is about 90-95% now. I barely felt a twinge during the morning run and basically felt nothing in the afternoon. Occasionally it will feel stiff after sitting down, but it's almost gone.
4 pairs of trainers and 3 pairs of racing flats later, I have hit 2704 miles for the year.
Now it's time to kick off 2011 with a 5K race tomorrow. Training for Boston officially starts on Monday.
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