It ain't Chinese algebra!

Brisk morning which felt great. Just gloves as I ran around Providence hospital and ran up Jackson St. hill twice.  Felt good, although a little rushed near the end in order to get back in time for work.

Adidas (162)

10 miles tonight after work.  I ran my usual Phoenix East route to the first stop sign prior to turning south.  I didn't push too hard, but the pace was a little faster than normal.  It took me 33:53 to run out, then 32:30 to return.  Good stuff.

Rotterdam (489)

Another decent run after work.  Ran up Foothill rd and then east to Providence Hospital, then same route in return.  I was able to help push a car for a lady after it stalled in an intersection.  It's all about the karma...

White (76)

So tired this morning--it was a struggle to get out of bed. I managed to get in 6 miles at a pedestrian-like pace, or so it felt. I don't know how other new dads manage so well, but the interrupted sleep during the night is a struggle to adjust to.

Sinister (244)

Pretty good run this morning.  I ran up in the east Medford hills for 4 miles, then west past Red Robin and to the west side of the freeway.  South until Barnett, then east to North Phoenix rd.  I was at 10 miles at that point, so I ran south to Home Depot and back to finish off the run at 15 miles.  After the first 5 miles I decided to push the pace every-other mile.  First 5 miles were right @ 7:00/mile average, then splits were as follows (hard mile / easy mile recovery):

• Miles 6 & 7 (5:28 / 6:41)
• Miles 8 & 9 (5:27 / 6:57)
• Miles 10 & 11 (5:19 / 6:57)
• Miles 12 & 13 (5:18 / 7:07)
• Miles 14 & 15 (5:26 / 6:48)

I was able to work the karma angle again today.  As I was passing Hope Depot, a guys load of particle boards had slid out of his truck and despite being right in the middle of the intersection, no one stopped to help (I saw at least 10 vehicles pass right by).  I ran over to him and helped load them back into his truck and he went on his way.  Good stuff.

Rotterdam (504)