July 5th, 2010

12.5 miles total.
8 miles in the woods, 4.5 on the roads. 6:57 for the first run, 6:48 for the second.
Tried a little barefoot running on the grass fields at Nauset. I have to say, I can see the allure, the grass felt amazing and with my footstrike, I didn't have to change a thing. I ran maybe a mile like that and then when I put my shoes back on, what had only moments before felt like a perfect Lunar Glide, felt now cumbersome and loose. Still, after another mile, it felt same as always. I'm not looking at any racing barefoot or even any regular running, but fresh grass underfoot sure felt nice.
Hot day.