Zac's blog thinger

Started a new job and didn't have much time.  Ran 2 miles outside at roughly 6:30 pace in the very cold rain with shorts and a t-shirt.  I then ran a slow mile on the treadmill and ended with a moderately quick mile.

I've been getting to the end of the day each day, realizing that I've gone the whole day without eating.  My job is pretty demanding but the nice thing about it being government is that I almost never have to work late.  I'm the new fiscal manager for SL County Substance Abuse and so it's nice to be involved in a job that actually effects peoples lives in a very positive way.

No time.  Urgh, once I get the hang of this job I'll typically be ok.

One mile with the kids.  This took about 14 minutes. 

Then I went 11 miles out to Rt 73 and down to the Metal Eagle at the beginning of the road that goes out to Eagle Mt City Center.  My time was 1:24 (or about 7:40 pace); I ran a serious negative split 45 minutes out and 39 (7 minute pace) minutes back. 

I just bought some new Sauconys and actually had my run tested.  I was running with motion control shoes but I needed a normal shoe.  This may have been part of the reason for my injuries.  Buying the right shoes makes all the difference.  I didn't realize how much my shoes were screwing me up (they were also way overdue for replacement).  My various injuries were almost unnoticeable in my new shoes.  I felt my knee injury a little in the last 2 miles but it still didn't feel as bad.

Anyway, I think I'm back in the game.