I was originally planning to go to the gym today and do my long run for the week tomorrow, but it was pretty nice outside today so I decided to flip-flop the two days. I ran seven miles; taking it pretty easy and just trying to keep my pace comfortable. I felt fairly good. I can still tell that I'm not accustomed to running long distances, but I am steadily getting back into distance-running shape.
Tomorrow I will go to the gym and hit the weights. After lifting, I will do some cardio; probably somewhere between 45-60 minutes depending on how I feel. Next week I taper for the 10K race on Saturday. Hopefully the weather next weekend is similar to the end of this week. Sunny and seasonable with only a slight breeze.
It won't be long before the race season kicks into high gear. The Sauder Egg Run (5-miler) is Easter Saturday April 7th. I haven't run that race in a few years as I'm usually either tapering for a marathon at that point or still recovering from one. This year I will probably run it and use it to gauge my fitness level. Once May arrives, there are a couple of races in the area every month. By that time, I should be in really good shape. It will be nice to be peaking right as the weather turns warmer and there are races to run. I'm not saying that I'll run too many, but I will definitely do a few. It should be a fun spring.
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