Monday, March 14, 2011

3/14/11 (Monday) Run

Today I ran 7 miles in 53:22 (7:37 min/mile pace).  This was an easy run.  Except for tomorrow and Saturday, all my runs this week are at an easy pace.  I could feel the effects from Saturday's long run.  I did not have any pain or problems, I just did not have the stamina I usually have.  It is a great reminder to me to follow the schedule instead of bolting out faster "just because you know you can."  I have not always been good about being patient in this regard but I am glad I did not force myself today.

I also ran in my new shoes for the first time.  The shoes are Saucony Kinvara.  They are designed as a light-weight shoe, I think about 8 ounces per shoe, but with some mid-sole support.  They are designed for mid-foot runners (i.e., those who land on their mid-foot).  I could definitely feel myself landing on my mid-foot.  It was not uncomfortable and I am a mid-foot runner, it just felt different, more like it was encouraging me to land on my mid-foot.  I will review them once I have about 75-100 miles on them.

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