Spring is Here

Well - not quite - but the temp's we have been experiencing are wonderful - people running around in shorts and tee shirts - no coats. It is wonderful. OK - for those from the south the temperature in Madison WI was 60 - I won't be putting my swimming suit on any time soon - but compared to 15 degrees - it is heavenly. But it is WI and this weekend the temp's are suppose to be in the low 30's with snow flurries . . . but spring is definitely in the air . . . . the robins are running around everywhere you look and the geese and ducks are flying in V formation - heading north - coming back for the summer.

SPRING - always feels like the return of a long familiar friend - one that doesn't need to be entertained, or impressed, or watched over . . . but simply a friend - that is here waiting for us to enjoy each others company. Love at first sight!!

On the running front - I ran 6 miles on Sunday with the following avg pace:

1 - 9:24

2 - 9:20

3 - 9:30

4 - 10:03

5 - 10:09

6 - 9:27

Monday I ran the two mile loop around the neighborhood in 18:29.

Pretty happy with my increased speed. I am trying to run (as fast as I can) for 30 right foot strikes - slow down for 30 and repeat. I do this for the last 1/2 mile of my run. Some times I have to slow down for a little longer period of time - but I think it is certainly helping my turn my legs over faster.

Peace

and I hope everyone stays healthy - there is a lot of gunk out there. Wash your hands. ;-)