A Furry Pacer

3 miles in 29:29 (9:49/mile)

Ran this about 9:45 on Monday night.

Apparently I needed to slow my runs down, and Toby was happy to help. Went out with Toby for the first time in months and confirmed that his pace is about a 10:00 minute mile. When we went past that, he really wasn't having fun. I realized this run that the point, especially when I'm running with him, is to have an enjoyable run. We tried to keep a pretty even pace, and didn't do any crazy ass drag the dog sprints at the end.

The new shoes are taking some getting used to. Not so much with comfort, but with the fact that they are so much bigger. If my form goes, I end up clipping my ankles. I've actually managed to cut myself a couple of times. :(

The other interesting thing with fit, is that I'm sitting here in my old shoes (admittedly in slightly thicker socks than my running socks) and realizing that my toes on the right foot are really close to rubbing. Not going to be problem in the new shoes. :) I've also noticed that the odd little shin twinge I get in my left shin goes away in the new shoes, but just wearing and walking in the Sauconys is enough to make it come back. I think the new ones are keepers. :)

Splits:
mile1 - 9:48
mile2 - 10:02
mile3 - 9:40