Smooth

Distance: 2 miles
Time: 19:56

Tonight's run felt pretty good. I purposefully maintained a slow and steady pace, preferring to have a nice and smooth run tonight rather than an all-out blitzkrieg that would have left me aching and keeled over. My current goal is to get my body strong and healthy and able to withstand running long distances. Right now I'm still struggling with 2 miles, and the past few weeks have been difficult due to the aches and pains brought on by sudden workouts after years of lethargy. So, again, tonight was all about feeling good, keeping good form, and getting back to the enjoyment of running. Even with keeping a slower pace, I somehow ended up with a 19:56, which, lately at least, is one of my better 2 mile times.

The summer outings continue, as tomorrow my wife and I are making a trip to Raging Waters to escape this intense desert heat. I may not get a run in, but I need to make sure to run Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. It's rather crucial that I get in as many runs as I can in the next week and a half, because on July 30th we have another big hike planned. My brother, my brother-in-law, and I will be hiking to the summit of San Jacinto Peak. This hike will be longer than Baldy and probably more strenuous, and so I need to be in as much shape as possible. Tonight's run was good and I hope that each successive run coming up will be better.