10 miles easy but very hilly route. 60 degrees again. Nothing like going out in the sun and getting a solid 10 miles in. Decided to go the hilly route to see how my achilles and calf would like it. It stood up much better this time on this route and the whole ankle is strong. I would not say 100% but it's getting close.
I've been going by feel (like always) to determine what my easy pace is while monitoring it on my GPS so I don't get carried away too early. I try to make sure that my first mile is not faster than 7:50-8:10. Anyway I have 4 miles in a row all at 7:20 on the flat portion. This is telling me that my easy pace is getting quicker and I associate this with my ankle getting stronger and more flexible. Won't be long now until I add in some fartleks and then on to rejoinging my club for workouts in a few weeks!
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