Wet, Cool Fall Runs

What a week. Gauging the weather has been a little tricky this Fall. It's been a little chilly. But, when it's also raining I'm finding that's not the kind of weather I feel comfortable running in. I started the week outside and have completed the last 3 runs on the treadmill.

I've been extremely busy at work and haven't written any articles this week for Examiner.com. Next week is the time to get back on track. I enjoy writing and have some great ides for my next half dozen articles. So, be on the lookout for new, informative articles from me soon!
Today's Run
This is week 2, day 4 of my 12 week half marathon training program. Today I completed a 4 mile Progression Run on the treadmill. I'd rather have run outside but couldn't see myself running in cold, wet rain. Progression runs are pretty fun and it would have been difficult for me to do a progression from 9:05 min/mile to 8:3 min/mile and then 8:05 min/mile accurately without a GPS, so the treadmill was the best option.
Training
This week I completed an Easy Run Monday; a treadmill Tempo Run Tuesday; a Pace Run, and a Progression Run today. Tomorrow is a Long Run, but since I'll be in Kankakee most of the weekend I may need to shorten the run to a 10k treadmill run or move it to Sunday.
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I Just Went Faster and Faster

This afternoon I completed a 5-mile progression run where I start at a slow pace and gradually increase to a fast pace. The first 15 minutes were run at my half-marathon pace followed by 15 minutes each at my 10k and 5k paces. This is the longest progression run I've accomplished. Previously, I was able to do 4 miles. I wonder if watching the Science Channel helped me get through the run?

I've noticed that I might need to increase my half-marathon pace (10 min/mile) just a little. Since I plan to run my first half this Spring, I'm a little concerned about making a big increase just now. I'll do a few easy runs to see if an increase is necessary.

On Saturday I plan to run a "trial" half-marathon (13.5 miles) somewhere in the neighborhood provided we have decent weather. The current prediction is that we'll see a high of 48ºF which will work well for me. I'll just have to wear gloves!
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