Woke up early this morning 4:00am and figured it wasn't worth going back to sleep so I just got ready and went to the gym. Feeling only about 80% recovered from Saturday I really had a hard time getting motivated but my non-motivation gave me enough motivation to kick my-self in the butt and say "Rob, get out there and do that Tempo run" I've been such a sludge this week I really wanted a good run. Did a 3 mile warm up in 20 minutes 6:40 pace Then kicked it up and did 5 miles in 28:55 5:47 pace, which really wasn't as pleasant as it sounds, legs were crampy, stomach hurt, and all in all a little awkward feeling. But I did it and I'm sure am better for it. Then I did an easy 1 mile cool down in ~7:30. Got done way too soon, and didn't really feel like doing a 13 milear so I stopped, talked to Paul for a bit, lifted weights for a bit, sat in the hot tub for a bit, and now I'm at work for a bit. But I did get a fancy new iPad yesterday, so that should keep me occupied for the day, I head out to Portland for the week on Saturday, I hear Portland is a great place to run, anyone have experience? I'm staying at the Marriott Waterfront, I'm guessing right on the Waterfront, where ever that is!!
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