AM - 17 from Veyo down to store. Took a little to get going. I felt a little tired (not sluggish or anything, just sleepy) and neither Steve or I wanted to roll too hard. Then we matched up with Steve O. which was very good because he wanted to move it a little. First 5 were all near or above 7:00. Then we picked it up and the Steves pushed ahead of me as I ran 6:20's for a few. Then at the volcano I moved it up to Threshold pace and hit mile 9 in 5:15, 10 in 5:20, 11 in 5:24, 12 (up Winchester Hill - mile 18 of StGM) at 5:42. I was very pleased with hitting these times. Relaxed a little for the next mile back to 6:40. Then ended by pushing a little through the Twist at just under 6:00. Took stride count three times during the run and hit 85 each time. 6:20 ave. for whole run. (Cumulus red 90.45) Week went well. I was a little burned at a few points, but I was able to keep it limited. Then ending on a great run like today made me very pleased. I told my wife, I want the marathon here now! Hit my mileage goal for the week and was able to make some progress on my stride count. Goals for next week: Go over 100 again and KEEP IT HEALTHY. Continue working on stride count and get it up another notch, 172 (86). | 