What a difference a week makes!

Had a 6 mile 85% effort tempo run this morning.  And it felt really good!  The only complaint would be that my muscles are a little sore and the first half mile or so was kinda rough.  But once I got warmed up, it was a great run.  My body just needs to get used to running 6 days a week!

Split times today were:  9:14, 9:02, 9:14, 9:03, 8:54, 8:32 (9:00 average).  I was trying to stay right around 9:00 so I accomplished that!  I did this same run last week and my average pace was a 9:28 with the last mile a 9:42.  And I had a really hard time with it.  So I'm feeling really good about my progress!  But I know I have a long way to go because if I wanna make my marathon goal time, I have to be able to run 8:35 miles for an extended period.  17 weeks left to get there!  :D

I ran out by the baseball field again today.  I love the big baseballs so I stopped for a minute to take a picture.  That was a mistake!  Walking is ok but when I actually stop, it's hard to start again!

Then I ran by a couple of corn fields.  I'm thinking some of the crops around here are ruined because of the heat we've been having.  I don't think the corn stalks are supposed to be brown!

Mile 4 ... looks like the sun is about to come see me!  Nice cause it's not hot yet!

A few of my favorite sights on this run out in the country.  I love this gate for some reason.  And it's just cool looking down the lonely country road.  Look ... I almost see a hill!  Love that it's so flat around here.

And there it is ... a beautiful Texas sunrise!  Supposed to be 102° today but it sure was nice out while I was running this morning.  I don't know how anyone doesn't like mornings.  They are just so refreshing!

All done with my 6 miles for the day.  That makes this runner very happy.  I'm also loving my new running singlet.  Love the neon green ... and the fact that it was only $5 and totally kept me dry today while I was sweating my a$$ off!

Tomorrow's run is a 4 mile steady 9:00 run.  See ya then!  :)