painful 3

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I knew tonight would not be a good run. After Friday's extended run tonight would be nothing more than a lousy recovery run so my legs would be ready for a decent real run tomorrow. That's how most Motzash runs are expected to be (assuming I ran on Friday), for me at least. Tonight was worse. The groin muscle pain is back. That means I am going to take a couple days off and let it heal, and hopefully it wont take longer than that. I tried to bail a couple times and then decided I was already out there might as well just turn around and finish with a short slow run. Had to go home anyway. Walking doesnt hurt, so until I went out I didnt realize I had a problem.

good 12.5

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went on some new detours on my run today. Good weather, cool air, hazy so not much sun, no real significant winds, all lined up for a good run. 12.5km at a decent pace. Was good most of the way. The last half kilometer, or maybe a little more, was brutal. Happy I was able to extend my distance a bit more, especially at the end of an insignificant running week

hot 5

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after not running this week, I finally got out to run despite the heat wave we are in. It was more difficult than I expected. 5km in super hot weather. I struggled a bit at the end and even cut it short a bit but overall my pace was ok

good 7

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I thought I wouldnt run today but some time freed up and I was able to get a 7km run in. Weather got nice, though a bit windy. Pace was ok but I felt good and strong..changed my route slightly running down through Mishkafayim and then back up to to RBS and ended up with a bit more uphill than usual but not too much

good 11.5

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My goal today was to extend my run farther than 10km. I had decided that after the Jerusalem Marathon 10km I would start working on extending distance, so it was time to follow through. Today's run was 11.5km in cool but nice weather. I ran my regular route than down through Mishkafayim, onto 3855 (aka Road 10), out on the 375 a bit and then back. The run was a bit slow as it included some good hills along with my knees feeling a little wonky and the pain in my thigh from a few weeks back niggling again for part of the run. Still, I persevered and ran 11.5km. So, even though it was slower, and even though my body wasnt feeling 100%, it was still a good run because it is great to be outside on a beautiful Friday morning and I extended my distance as planned.

good 7.5

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good 7.5km run. Felt good, good pace - not great, but good. Ran early morning because it is nice weather,. not too cold as it has been, and I know I wont be able to run later today with a full schedule on the docket.

good 5.5

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very unseasonably warm day today and I got out late. I wanted to run farther, but I felt stiff and a little sore so I figured better to keep it short. 5.5 at a decent pace

good 7

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good 7km run in beautiful warm sunny weather at a good pace. Still improving every day

good 5.5

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good 5.5km run. good weather, felt good, just wanted to keep it short

Jerusalem Marathon 10km

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great run at the Jerusalem Marathon in much better than expected weather. 10km at a good pace. Jerusalem is always tough with its hills, and the 10km race was very crowded. Enjoyed and good run.

abbreviated 5

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was having a really good strong run, and planning to go ten kilometers or maybe a bit less, but then after 4km I started to feel some pain in my thigh/groin muscle area. Rather than risk exacerbating, especially with a race scheduled for Friday, it I decided to cut it at 5km. So 5km at a really good pace, back at my original average pace. It might be a one time thing, maybe next time I will be a little slower or whatnot, but I am getting there

good 7

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good cool weather, in between rains, perfect for running after it warmed up a bit and winds subsided. got ina  good strong 7km run

good 10

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good 10km run in beautiful weather. I didnt run enough this week due to time constraints and I am worried next week will be similar, so I am happy I got out today for a good run