9/2/07

Sun 9/2 - double, 1:40 total incl. mile/5k road race double in Lowell plus 20 minutes in Walden

AM/PM - Became far too interested in the idea of running a 5k after a mile, to see what it would be like. Not surprisingly the mile felt impossibly fast despite the pedestrian time just under 4:50 and the 5k turned into a deadlegged slog with mile splits of 5:12, 5:17, and 5:30 as the last mile fade continued despite this being a different course than the Good Times layout. Not that it mattered as the goose was overcooked by then anyway. Breezy day, it seemed like it was always a headwind during the 5k despite the various turns and changes of direction. I can definitely say I've gotten running around downtown Lowell out of my system for the time being.

PM - repeat of yesterday evening's run, only slower and without strides at the end. Took it easy, looking to get into the water more than anything else. Another sunny day to warm the pond, but once the sun started to set the air got cool again.

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