It's getting easier. The main loop of of the trail was inundated by runners, training in the weeks before school I'm sure, stretching out those legs that had gone a little comatose over the summer break, but damn there sure where a lot of them. Lucky for me, as I turned off onto my usual route the gazelle count dropped considerably as they were all corralling themselves behind.
Ten miles down on paper, going into it I had my head held as high as my expectations, and I did not disappoint myself. Up until today I've been training with a 5 min run to 1 min walk switch off. The last five miles I changed it up and went for a 10 min run to 1 min walk switch. I was expecting to feel sluggish, tired, and as if the 10 min would drag. Running farther and longer actually made the run feel shorter. I'm going to see if I can switch to 10 to 1's on my training days and leave the 5 to 1's for my recoveries.
Tomorrow I start to include a little cross training with my recovery runs and off days. A little mountain biking will definitely add a little spice and fun to my weeks.
The juggling of life, family, and the general outpouring of a runner's sole (roll on snare).
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