February 9, Sunday

On a day when all the running Gods was smiling, I was lucky enough to get to the beach as the sun was setting. The gentle northeast breeze blowing off the ocean tempered the 65 degree evening.  The sand 10 feet from the rolling surf was firm and perfectly flat and the beach seemed endless.  Two days of recovery had left my  legs  light and springy.  I began with a half mile warm up jog.  That was followed by 4 miles of 30 SS consisting of 1 minute segments at sub 9 minute pace with 30 seconds of rapid walking to recover.  That was done in a total of 44:25.  A half mile cool down completed a 5 mile workout.   I felt strong and smooth and relaxed throughout.  It was a special time to be a runner.

STATS are good.