Tuesday - run 4.0 / bike 0

Ran a new 4 mile route today and didn't keep track of time, although I'm sure it was ~ 8 min pace. SLOW! But a run nontheless.

Monday - run 5.5 / bike 0

Ran wu 2 miles while waiting on my buddy, then another 3.5. We are both starting back after at least a month (more like 3 for him) layoff. So it was SLOW!

Saturday - ride 8.0

I didn't run today but I did spend 24 mins on the CycOps. Sadly, it's only the 7th time I've been on it since I got it, or $38/mile. Eight miles on the CycOps with a power output of 209. Now that's not going to get me my pro card anytime soon but what I find interesting is that my last outing was 206 for 10 miles. The interesting part is coming, I promise. The five previous rides, which were all done when I was still running some mileage were all ~160 watts for about 7 miles. That's a significant improvement with the only difference that I can tell is I have not been running. I'm beginning to think the time off may have been needed (probably not to the extent I took, but..) Oh well, nothing I can do about time lost now, so we'll say it was a positive. Except for the added 10 pounds. That's another post, though.

Friday - 3.1

Ran on treadmill today, 3.1 miles, 7.54 pace, HR 156 at finish. Pleased w/ the 3.1 & actually the 7.54, but not the 156. Way too high for an almost 8 min pace for only a 5k. It will come down, as will my pace and the mileage will go up. I have no doubt.

Thursday - 3.1

After almost a month layoff (no I'm not dead) I started back today. I'm usually wary of stating "I started back" until I get at least a few workouts in. But, I'm reasonably confident that I have the willpower to move forward.

The workout wasn't fast but not entirely slow, either, especially considering the layoff. It shouldn't take me long to get it back. Whatever it was...