Twas a very nice day

Last night after I got home from work I ran on the treadmill in my condo’s gym. I ran 4 miles at a 8 min/mile pace. I was breaking in new shoes (New Balance 890) so I didn’t want to push it. Very nice shoes by the way….also very comfy for the shins. So I was happy. Then this morning I rode my 30 miles at a 29.9 pace. I was 10 seconds off from the 30mph pace. Oh well. But today is Valentines day and my anniversary! I decided to work from home today and so did my wife so I had her company…even though I did have to get some work done and so did she. But come lunch time…it was bright and sunny out and I decided to go for a run. I donned on my new shoes and grabed the MP3 player and off out in the sun I went. It was spectacular outside. Cool…but very good running. I wore a thermal top, but still wore my shorts. AAHHHHH! I ran a 7 minute mile pace, but I was actually trying to run slower and just enjoy being in the sun. Got home at lunch real quick and got back to work. Were going out for Valentine’s Thai food. Yummy…I’m starved as usual. Anyway. It’s been a great day all around…good ride, good run, and good company.

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