why so rainy spring?

Ok so today didn't start off so stellar, but I said a blog a day so here goes...yes, I am still tired due to my own silliness.  Instead let's backtrack to yesterday - so the sky was super dark almost all day and I was watching the weather online at work hoping that I wouldn't have to run on the mill at the gym (referred to as the mill for a number of reasons).  By the afternoon it looked like I would be able to get an outside run in afterwork, so I rushed home to get out before the rain (which sort of worked, but it did rain a bit - those huge heavy raindrops before a storm).  I just did a short tempo run of 4.2 miles at a 9:13 pace.  It was a really enjoyable run (avec compression knee brace).  I really love the short fast run, it is such a different mindset then the log run.  When I got home my stomach was bothering me a little so I just ate some soup.  I am trying to eat less diary this week to see if there is any positive effect on how I am feeling.  I have been having green smoothies for breakfast and was using whey powder, but am seeing if a hemp|cacao blend works any better. I really love Odwalla's protein drinks - the almond protein one is pretty delish with some fresh fruit and coconut yogurt (chia seeds are also a new must). 

My plan for this evening involves a spinning class and my couch.  I noticed this morning that while my knee wasn't bothering me that the front of my leg (inside of my shin below my knee) is pretty tender to the touch. I am going to get tonight's class in and then do some core training tomorrow (with no running until Saturday).   I ordered Born to Run yesterday as my impulse motivational Tuesday purchase so I am looking forward to reading it when it arrives.  OHHH also i have been doing my shorter runs in the Brooks green silence (why? recycled materials, non-toxic dyes, and water-based adhesives) and I have to share with you that it is pure foot love. I just feel so much faster in them!