Runs 3 & 4 of 67 (13.1 of 323.1 Miles Complete)

Run 3

Friday's run was decent. I found a great flatish path to run on the Lakewalk. My overall pace was 12:56 which was better than Thursday's 14:02.  I did this run at 8:30 Friday night as we had a ton of errands to do that day and it was hot.  I know we live up north but it was hot.  I was really happy with my first mile and still happy with the third.  The second seems to be my weakness.  Last night's struggle was with my left shin and my right calf, both were very tight and very sore.  It started at about 3/4 of a mile.  I tried to walk it out at 1.25 m.  Then I decided to just run through it.  I was surprised the muscles relaxed and weren't so bad.  I had made the mistake of not stretching very good on Thursday after my run and then wearing heels to work. I think it is going to be flats until the race.  I have heard that Merrill makes a zero drop flat.  During the run, I didn't think I could do it again so early in the morning. But when I got back to the car, I was happy with the numbers and ready to get to bed to do it again! When I got home, I was reminded I had promised a campfire with s'mores.

Run 4

This morning's run was brutal.  All four miles were slow. Overall, my pace was 13:51, practically a walk.  It was my long run of the week and a mere 9 hours after last night's run. I had to get the run in early though because I am driving the girls back to Michigan.  We are in Milwaukee right now waiting for the ferry.  I am glad we are taking the ferry as I am beat.  It was a long, hot day.  We are all tired.  The good news is no runs scheduled until Tuesday!  Kate & I are taking the ferry back at 9 am so we won't have time for a swim at the hotel.  We might try to get to the open swim at Y. But honestly, we will be very tired so I don't think that we will make it. We could take a short walk down the road with the dog just to stretch out our legs.  It would also be a good night for some yoga.  I'll let you know! Just because it is a rest day there is no need to be lazy! Plus my legs are going to be a mess after two days of traveling.