Hip flexor still pretty sore. Odd because course was pancake flat and is on same side as glute issue (would expect it to be on opposite side) In any event will probably baby myself this week to give me a fighting chance for next weekend.

Lots to be happy about this one. A PR? Not even close.  However this one signals progress in the right direction. Did lots right here. Tried to take a reasonable pace and goal for where I am right now. (2hrs) Kept it easy in first few miles. Kept my pace in check until turn around. Kept a nice steady pace without my Garmin (died at 2.5 miles) Enjoyed a very peaceful trail. Only downer was my right hip flexor really started bothering me in the last mile and my pace dropped by a minute (8:30 to 9:30) but I kept running and beat my goal. As always, was nice to see my friends. Nice to see Michele (trainergirlmick) pre-race and nice to run with Deanna for a bit and So happy to see her finish strong! :) Speaking of strong, also saw Gracia (Hollis) out there looking very strong.  Days like today remind me why I like racing.  Now next week may be another story...

was going to train but I fell asleep in my work clothes and took it as a sign.

2nd day of rest forced by too much work and picking up parents from airport. Least I could after they let me stay in the Florida condo for a week.

day of rest