Did a 8K run and pushed for higher speeds. Peaked at 9:30 min/mile for a mile. But averaged a little over 10 min/mile today. The trick was to let somebody running past me get a little ahead and then speed up to keep a constant distance. After about half a mile, I would have to relent and slow down. That one time when I picked three high school kids passing by me – that was a mistake. Heart beat shot past 180 !!

In a somewhat related news… I am still alive!!

In a flashback to the yesteryears, ran with a couple of my old running buddies this morning. We missed Lia who actually put the run together today but she is recovering from a surgery. Running with the old buddies might be exactly what I need to get my discipline in running back. Thank you Valerie and Bill for a great run – although in a very hot and humid weather.