weird 6

I didnt get to run yesterday. When I had a chance, it was just too hot and I was too tired to deal with the heat and an unenergetic run. So I skipped it. I went out today before it got too hot, though it was already nice and warm, and had a better than felt run.

Meaning, my run felt slow and sluggish but at the end of the day I finished with a pretty fast pace (for me). 6km at a good pace, though it did not feel like a strong run.

great 7

After 2 weeks of no running, today was a great 7km run - better than expected.

The week before Pesach found me very busy, both preparing for Pesach and preparing for a Pesach barmitzva. Even when I had a little time to run, I was too tired and/or too sore. And then the week of Pesach found me either too worn out or busy with tiyulim with the family. And of course add to that the pattern one gets into of no running and increased laziness, and two weeks later I find mysef not having run in a long time.

I went out today expecting a short tired run, with weak legs and just the start of getting back into it. Instead I found myself feeling fine and picking up right where I left off. I stopped at 7km because I felt a little tweak in an ankle and didn't see any need to push it, but overall I felt fine and from a fitness standpoint felt like I could have kept going. My pace was fast and strong.

great 5

I had time limitations today when I finally found time to run. I ran strong and fast but I did not have time for more than 5km. I had a good pace despite a strong headwind for significant portions of the run.

good 8

for a Motzash run this was a great one. only one pit stop, felt pretty good, ran strong. 8km at a fast pace, but not very fast - just barely into my fast zone, but fast nonetheless. And for a Motzash that is amazing

ok 6

not a great run but not bad. legs felt like lead but I ran ok when I ran. I had to stop a couple times to walk, and that's what slowed my pace down overall to a slightly faster than average pace. It was also a lot warmer than I expected and am a bit under the weather. I think it might be time to start breaking in new shoes, as these are pretty worn and might also account for recent sluggishness.

great 8

had a great 8km run this morning. felt good, cool but nice weather, ran hard, got 8 at a fast pace.

This being my 7th consecutive day running, I don't always seem to pick up the patterns of my running. Meaning, I dont know why today i was able to run faster and my legs werent as tired but a couple days ago I ran a super slow pace and could hardly move my legs. I have been suspecting it is influenced, at least partially by my shoes - I alternate between a couple of different pairs of running shoes and have noticed that I tend to run faster on days I wear one specific pair and slower on days I wear the other. I haven't really tracked it, and I know I have slow days in my blue pair and fast days in my red pair as well, but overall, I think I tend to have fast days more often in my blue pair and slow days in my red pair. There are so many factors that might have an influence that I don't really know if that is true and accurate or just an inaccurate observation and anecdotal at best, but I will continue trying to pay attention to that

pretty good 8

I was really planning on not running today, considering how tired my legs have been and the 5 consecutive days of running...but then I figured that if I can make time during a work day to run, I can't take the day off of running on a day off of work! So I ran,

8km on a warm and sunny morning. Felt good. Legs felt a little tired still but not as bad. I pushed a bit and ran strong, and my overall pace was faster than average, but slower than my recent fast runs using my new posture and form. I was more careful about paying attention to my form today than the past few days.

good slow 7

it was a good run, albeit slow. legs still feel tired. I ran a little faster than the past couple of days, but still a slow pace. I pushed to 7km and enjoyed a nice run in the sun

slow 7

had a good, but slow, 7km run. When I started I felt right away it would be slow. legs still felt tired. I figured keep it at 5km and all will be good.

I went out earlier than I have recently because today is supposed to be a hot day - and it was already hot when I went out.

Despite the tired legs the run was still good and stable. I ran at an intentionally slow pace, and I felt fine the entire time. As I approached 5 I decided to push out a little more and I made it to 7km. Overall a good slow run

lousy 5

Had a regular lousy Saturday night run. Felt uncomfortable, bloated from overeating, tired legs, and just overall bad. The run was a slow 5km run

gr8

had a great 8km fast run. Thought it would be slower, so the speed was a nice surprise

good 10

I had a pretty good 10km run. It was at a fast pace. The weather was great, if a bit warm. I felt good, though at times during the run my legs felt a little tired - and my pace was faster than I expected because considering how tired my legs felt at some points I thought it slowed me down more than it had

great 7

I was hesitant to go out. I was too tired to go out early, especially because of the time change to DST, so after Shabbos prep I took a short nap. I was feelign better after that but it looked like rian was coming, and I hate going out in the rain. Despite the bad weather forecast, the temperatures were still nice, so I went out hoping it would not rain.

As soon as I began, a light rain started falling. I was already out and comfortable so I kept going, despite worrying that it could turn into a major thunderstorm at any moment, as that is what had been forecast. Thankfully it remained a light rain the entire way, with only a few moments of it getting a little heavier, and even that was relatively light.

I ran well, felt a little tired but was able to run strong, and I finished with a good fast pace, similar to yesterday's pace - even a tiny bit faster.

great 6

Had a great 6km run even though I wasnt feeling great. Weather was a bit warm but beautiful. It wasnt quite as fast as yesterday but still a fast pace. Felt strong from a running perspective, though legs were a little sore still

great 7

After a bunch of days off of running because of a combination of Purim holiday, bad weather, busy schedule and laziness, I finally pushed myself out to run this afternoon. And it was glorious.

I have been working on running with Pull rather than Stretch, as I have been watching drills from the RunRX people on FB and Instagram. Since I began, my runs have been significantly faster, with far less strain.

Today I ran 7km and ran hard and finished with a great time, faster than I have run in a very long time. This was especially significant because it was that fast including the portion on the hill that was slower, and there was a nice headwind on large sections of my as it is a very breezy day.

While running, one of the podcasts I listened to was the latest episode of the Marathon Training Academy. Particularly interesting in this episode that warrants my mentioning it here was that they spoke briefly about Mike Wardian's recent accomplishment setting a record for the Fastest Known time on the Israel National Trail. As well, they had a short interview with Brooke Taylor who recently ran the Jerusalem Half Marathon.