Catching Up

We ran 4 miles after work on Monday.  This was the first time we ran after work rather than before and it did feel different.  I was surprised.  I think I felt better during the evening run than I do at times during the morning run, but I like the way I feel during the day after a run rather than waiting all day to run, so I don't think we'll be changing our routine - yet.

We ran 6 miles this morning and it was a tough run, in more ways than one.  The route was tough - lots of hills and some doozies as well.  Our other routes are relatively flat with an occasional small hill or two.  Today's was a constant up- and downhill run and the few flat spots had uneven ground which made them a challenge as well.  By mile 5 I was hurting but pushed on and made it to the finish line in a bit over 1 hour.  Given the tough run I was happy, but I do want to get our run time down. 

We may begin a different training program in which we divide up a run in to two segments - a one mile run to the gym, followed by our weightlifting and then finishing up our run afterwards.  I think this routine will allow us to do some speed work, but I guess until we do it I won't know for sure.