A little behind...a look at Saturday.

Summer is just flying by.  I can't believe it is July 4th already!  Happy Fourth of July!

I've been really busy around the house since I got back from my trip and haven't had a chance to post my updates on my training runs.  I will get caught up eventually.  First, recap on Saturday's run....I had a little catching up to do since I didn't run while I was in Philly so on Saturday I got up bright and early and took Copper for a 4 mile run.  I've been frustrated that my overall pace for many of my runs has been in the 9:30's or so.  Part of that is due to the fact that I don't have a flat course around here.  If I want to run from home I have to face at least two or more hills.  That slows me down.  The other part of my slow pace is just the fact that I haven't been pushing myself.  I've just be out for a run. 

So on Saturday I decided to push.  I went out and back the main road by my house.  The way out is mostly uphill so I again was pokey.  BUT...I made it up another section that I rarely make it up without stopping.  I know I am getting better at those hills, just not faster yet.  On the way back though I kicked it into gear.  For about a mile I just pushed it and every time I looked at my watch my pace was right around 6:45. Granted that was a downhill run too.  I felt good - wasn't too out of breathe and my legs were keeping up.  Overall on that run I got my pace down to 8:40 pace.

More on Sunday's long run and my week 3 training recap in the next post!