Thursday, January 18 - Planned 3 Miles

Ran 3.01 miles in 25:55 at an 8:37 pace

On Thursday I actively tried to maintain a slower steadier pace and felt pretty good. I had a slight ache in my knee halfway through the run but it worked itself out as the run progressed. After the run, I did another strength circuit that focussed more on core strength. I definitely want to continue to increase the core work I'm doing week to week.

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Friday, January 19 - Rest

My wife and I had our monthly bowling league Friday night, does that count as cross-training?

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Saturday, January 20 - Planned 12 Miles

Ran 12.01 miles in 1:46:31 at an 8:52 pace

Saturday's run was awesome! I decided to venture out to a local park which is a big step for me because I NEVER drive to go for a run. I was a little nervous so I probably overprepared the night before, laying out all my clothes and planning out my entire morning routine. The pace was exactly what I was aiming for, I'd even be happy to slow down a little further, especially as the miles continue to increase.

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We finally got a break from the bitter cold which made for a beautiful run through the park with temperatures in the mid-50s by the time I was finished. I wore the same BibRave tank top as my base layer for the run and had no issues with the chafing from the hydration vest. I also got to sample Nuun Hydration for the first time and loved it. It's not as sweet as a lot of other sports drinks I've tried but it's also so much more refreshing than just water. I'm definitely going to need to stock up on some more for the rest of training.