Another late night run tonight, however, I got out a little earlier (8:30) and at least tonight it seemed like Salem was a little more "alive". Last night when I went out it was very nice weather but seemed like a Ghost town around here. And for the record, can I just speak my voice here and say one thing that Salem lacks, Street Lights. I think that the city would really benefit from some street lights over here. At least for us runners, that should stand for something right? Ha ha. Tonight was better though. There was a ball game going on (we live about a mile away from a ball park) so the lights were on. There were people out and I just felt a little more comfortable being out on the open roads by my lonesome old self. I went a total of 5 miles tonight and averaged a 8:02 pace over all. For some reason these last two nights have seemed much easier to run at this pace. I don't know if it's because I am just becoming a better, more skilled runner (Hey, I got skills.........yeah right) or if it is because it is dark outside and I am a scaredy cat just running my butt off to get home faster?? Really, every little noise scares me and as I run I am just sure that some wild beast is going to come out and attack me and there will be nobody around to hear my screams for help.. ..... Okay, a little dramatic there. In any event, my breathing has felt pretty good, shoes are great, body feels good and when I get home, I am so glad that I went out and that I am done for the day. We are officially just 30 days from the marathon. Wow, that is coming quick. Night night. I am checking in early tonight.
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