6 miles @ 9:46/mi Murdock trail north solo.
I've trained pretty consistently since the St. George marathon last October, averaging 30+ miles per week. The last two weeks were an exception. The first week I was quite sick (stomach then sore throat then congestion/sneezing/runny nose) and I only got in one 6 mile run and stayed home from work most of the week. The second week (last week) was Spring Break and Karen, Emily, and Amy decided we should take advantage of a good deal at a resort in Las Vegas. It was good. I got in a couple of nice morning runs...and did a lot of walking/shopping. I could still feel some lingering weakness and congestion.
Saturday Wayne and I ran in the mountains. We only went 7 miles, but the steep hills took their toll on my legs, especially my quads which have been pretty sore. Yesterday and today I've taken it easy...well the pace has been slow, but it hasn't felt as easy as I'd like that pace to feel. I tossed in a 1/2 mile of threshold pace today (7:43/mi) just to convince myself I could still move my legs that fast.
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