Day 9: Getting Stronger Every Day

I have to admit I put my nutrition and running diet on the back burner this weekend. As a result, I put on a couple pounds. It's a small step back, but nothing that I shouldn't be able to overcome this week as I begin to increase the effort on each run. I also must take the time to mention that LOM is the latest addition to the Sea Isle City 2011 Beach House. If you see her, ask her about the spider ring she received on late Saturday night.

Tonight's run was close to my fastest run last week. The major difference; it felt a whole lot easier. My course was a slightly hilly 5.5 mile run around Fairless Hills in 37:17 (6:46 pace). I was stopped by traffic about 2 miles from my house. I don't like it, but it happens. While standing for what felt like 5 minutes, I really started to feel how cold it was outside. Before I went out, the Weather Channel said it was 32°, but the temperature was definitely dropping. In the last 2 miles, I encountered some ice from yesterdays rain. Luckily I was able to keep my footing and run 6:17 for the last mile. The forecast calls for some snow tomorrow and the temperature not getting much warmer than when I finished the run. All in all, it feels good to pick it up and be moving fast again. It's a step in the right direction.