Almost Over The Hump

I've been very fortunate over the years to have never suffered a serious injury from running.  Sure, I've had tight "this & that's", but never something that flat out shut me down for any length of time.  But the Bursitis in my left hip really pushed my limits.  I was seriously considering an extended break to get over it. Fortunately though, I think I'm finally on the backside of the discomfort.  I've ran my last few runs with a little tightness in the area, and minimal soreness afterwards ... but it's getting better everyday.

Blue, Gold, and White balloons at the Royals Opening  day pre-game ceremonies

And even with the tightness and very humid conditions on Tuesday morning (mid 60's and 99% humidity ... I know in some parts these conditions are cause for a winter weather advisory, but I ran in shorts and t-shirt), I had a really good Tempo Run.  One warm up mile, then 8 miles at a 6:35 average pace ...

One mile warm up ... 7:28   6:31   6:25   6:24   6:35   6:33   6:31   6:17   ... two mile cool down

I typically do my Tempo Runs on Thursday, but because of my work schedule this week, I had to move it to Tuesday.  I felt really good about the pace, although it's still a little tougher than it should be right now.  But hopefully with a couple more weeks of solid training, I'll be ready for the Prairie Fire Half Marathon the first weekend in May.

Also, Michael and I got to go the Kansas City Royals Opening Day on Monday.  Most of you know I'm the world's biggest baseball nut, and we're Royals Season Ticket holders.  We had a great time and the Royals CRUSHED the WAAAAAAY overrated White Sox 10-1!!!  No biggie.  Have a great week!
... Be Great Today!