Yes I am lucky!

We did our 3 mile run today - tempo run. I had an average pace of 10:15. That's down from 11:00 when we started. My last half mile split was an 8:58 pace though.

What I like is how he reminds me of stuff I've read about running form as we're running. I tend to sort of lean way forward which really impedes my breathing. "Straighten up, let your foot just fall, use your core, don't power up the hill this time around."

I really don't mind that he's so much faster than me. We're built very differently, beyond the obvious differences. He's got much more of a runner's build than I will ever have. And I'm thrilled for him that he can run three miles as fast he did when in the Marines. Being as fit at 45 as you were at 25 is pretty cool!

Veronica