Went out with the kids for an afternoon run around the neighborhood. All 3 went with us the first mile (it was the first time T.J.(5) came with us on a run. He did great! Our first mile was 11:17, then Spencer (9) and I went on for 3 more miles, 9:32,9:16,9:09. It was the first time he went over 3, and he did great also. My back is still in pain but less pain everyday. Went another mile to see how it felt at base pace, felt ok 7:53, last .30 averaged 7:20.
Tomorrow morning I am supposed to do a 8.5 mile tempo run at half-marathon pace with a 1.5 mile warm up and cool down. This is supposed to be my high mileage week for the Ogden Marathon coming up, but this back strain is killing me. I will see how tomorrow goes, maybe I will do 4 at half marathon pace, jog a half mile, then see how I feel for another 4. Got to listen to the body and be smart this week. | 