The King is dead, long live the King

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Still shellshocked about the recent retirement by the Emperor. Shalane killed it in NYC, Ritz had a disappointing race, and we have a new champion but completely saddened by this news about Geb. Hoping he is at peace with this decision, and he is back to race one day and doesn't end on an injury like it did at Mile 16 on the Queensboro Bridge.

Fri - 5 easy
Sat - 12 total, 8 with Mike and Crystal on the trails (low 8 pace average), 4 cooldown. Gorgeous day outside. Breathing was crap, struggled a bit coming in but locked in for a fun last mile pickup like the old days. Was nice to hit it harder, albeit for 6 minutes but very frustrating that 8 minute miles feel like 6:30's.
Sun - 4 easy
Mon - 5 easy, drills at the track with Crystal. Struggled going up, but felt decent coming back. Drills were nice to do, but pretty clear my legs have lost from strength.
Tue - 9 total, 6 easy with Crystal, 3 cooldown. Getting dark early but we got on the trail anyways and was actually not too bad. Did Home Depot loop (sort of hilly, nothing too bad), came on strong coming in. 7:45 average, was at marathon pace on the last couple miles. Felt pretty awesome for once.
Wed - 0! Legs felt like crap, then ended up grabbing dinner and drinks for Crystal's birthday. Happy Birthday Crystal!!!
Thur - 0, no excuses, just crapped out
Fri - 2 - melted down a mile into a run and had pretty much an asthma attack or something close to it. My lungs should not feel like peas after a 7:25 mile. Walked/jogged it in from there. At an all time low, and have had it with this awful 4 months.
Sat - 12 with Crystal, GC route with Meridian Hills. Perfect day to run, went out with Pat for 3.5 miles, then picked it up slightly. Decided to hit Meridian Hills for a little more work, and went faster there but nothing too out of control. Breathing started to suffer, but made it through. Legs were a bit tired, felt ok coming back but beat up afterwards. 8:25 average I am guessing? Hit the last half mile at 6:30's pace which was fun.
Sun - 4 easy