That is something I also experience. Sometimes going a liitle faster actually feels easier.
Yah, that's the main reason I want to get faster, because it feels better--easier, smoother, funner.
When I can get my LSD/aerobic pace down to 9mm, and my tempo/lactate threshold pace down to 8mm, I'll be very happy indeed. Anything beyond that will be frosting on the cake.
Went on a awesome Moonlit trail run last night with the wife, 5.0 miles of absolute awesomeness. I so miss our weekly date run night. Must start those up again.
Sounds heavenly Bob.
And I really admire how you embrace winter.
@Lee, Not as far as you thought but hey 8.4 mi is a very good distance.
Oh, yeah. I feel satisfied. Right now, with the cold anyway, 8-9 miles feels like my limit without getting too fatigued. I'll probably get to 10 miles in April sometime, especially if I can run a bit faster once it warms up. My joints seem to fatigue more at slower paces, my muscles more at faster paces, but my muscles can adapt quicker to longer distances.
If I can get to 10 next month, and keep adding a mile to my LSD run each month, then I should be in fine stead for the half Mary in early August, at least in terms of 'just finish'-ing. Next year, if I end up liking racing, I can work on points for style.
Had my PT apt last night, may have stumbled accidentally upon the root cause of my problems.
Hope this is it for you my duck-footed friend. You deserve some relief. I'll take some credit for having first identified you as a duck.
Happiness is being in the woods! Today I spent 4 WONDERFUL hours in the woods!
Looks like some beautiful running country Jen!