Sunday Long Run

Last week, I ran my first 6-miler in quite awhile on Monday and noticed heel pain afterwards. Rob -- thanks for the suggestion on the heel inserts; I have ordered some! Wore my hiking boots most of the week and that helped stabalize the heels. Got in a slow 4 miler on Thursday after a long road trip Wed. bringing Jamie home from college. Then did my first true longer run since May of 2008 -- 8.8 out and back miles on the flat trails yesterday. Started out slowly at 11:35's for the first 2 miles, but got into a steady pace and averaged 10:18's for the rest of the run. No heel issues -- yeah. It was a gorgeous early afternoon run inbetween rain showers with fresh air and jungle green everywhere. Springtime with our bright bright green foliage everywhere is so pretty on the running trails. I still have no uphill capacity, but progress is being made here. Thanks again for all the blog encouragement! Tonight: MRC run and beers!!! -- Bill