5 Mile Treadmill Run in 38:54

5 Mile Treadmill Run in 38:54

Since getting back from Florida earlier in the week things have been hectic with errands, work, and client dinners. While not great excuses, it was tough for me to fit in a run on our treadmill. However, the weekend is here and I was able to get in a 5 mile treadmill run this morning in 38:54 for an average pace of 7:45/mile. I started the treadmill on 7.2 and gradually worked it up to about 8.5 before ending the final 400 meters on 9.0 to 9.5. I still don't feel like I'm in great shape, but I'm happy I'm keeping at it over the tough New England winter. Hopefully I'll be ready to throw down a good 5k or 10k in the April timeframe.

4 Mile Beach Run

4 Mile New Year's Eve Beach Run

Sara and I went down to our family house in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida for a few days leading up to New Years, which provided me with a great opportunity to run outside in nicer weather for my last run of 2007. While beach running is more difficult than asphalt, I couldn't give up the opportunity to running down by the ocean. The morning temps were in the high 50's when I left the house and started the trek to the beach. I went my normal route on the beach and turned around at 2 miles and headed back.

I ended up finishing the 4.2 mile run in 33:41 for an average pace of 8:01/mile. I am actually pretty happy the pace was that fast considering the quicksand that I was running in during some parts of the run.

http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=1529011 - Details of the running route