I dont hear that voice that usually says, gotta get my run in (also 'gotta climb, gotta do strength, etc.). thats probably just fine ,achilles and knee need healing, and need to build up energy for the next go-round. if there is one. mental calm.
marker for 3+ hours yesterday and 2+ today. feels peaceful out there in the 'fields' (next to the garbage trucks in the alley, the parking lot, etc. nonetheless)
to gravel track for 4 mile tempo. 1st mile 7:30 something. last mile even slower. I could go w all kinds of excuses (still dark, pulled back muscle, bad ankle and foot mechanics) but this is way off. I just hope its the lower edge of a upward tilting plateau rather than a trough or a precipice.
was going to do 1k's along gravel track, but got there late and traffic across rdp and humidity were both murderous
9 AM
running40:00 shoes: new balance 1500
so went to recplex and did 4 x 1k w/ 2R on treadmill. a little soft on 1st one while i fiddled with the dials (1.5 incline to compensate for belt pull), was mostly at 7 min/mile pace. though that felt pretty hard...maybe just adjusting to treadmill. then dribbled up and dn bb court for cooldown