Recap on recent runs:
This past Sat. 10 miles. Felt good first half, struggled 2nd half. Don't think I am getting enough mid week runs. Quads trashed...I mean I was really sore. Not sure why I my quads are so sore lately with my runs. Couple possibilities: not enough mileage during week/consitency running, or maybe it is because my shorter runs are in my barefoot shoes. Still in reg running shoes for longer runs but I am now more forefoot striking. Any thoughts.

Monday: ran after work. You may recall I suck at running in evening and after work. Did manage to go out in the heat (feels like an oven) and tough out 3.5 miles. Not exceptional pace, but got it done.

Today: 5 mile progression run. I felt good and increased pace quicker and more than originally planned. So I was pleased with surpassing my "goal". Working hard right now to get on track with my training plan as Pikes Peak is in 87 days!

Question: Do you run in compression socks/sleeves? I have a pair of compression sleeves (calf ones without feet). I wear them after long runs and even sleep in then after hard workouts/long runs to help prevent restless leg syndrome. I never have run in them. It is so hot, the thought of having "knee socks" on makes me hot! But I a seriously thinking of wearing them tomorrow on my 12 mile run. Will that help prevent my quad soreness? Thoughts?

I also think I will hit a couple local running shoe stores to look for a shoe somewhere between my traditional shoe I wear for my long runs and my minimalist shoe. I just have not worked up the mileage in my Bare Access and worry of jumping from 5 miles (I ran in them today--love them) and wearing them for 12 miles tomorrow. Or does to matter now, I run 3- 5 mile runs in them all the time. I do think they make me work harder since there is not cushion or "bounce" in them.

Kay