47:04 :: 7 miles

Easy run. Another solid low HR day. 128avgHR at 6:45 pace, very similar to yesterday. I've seen similar bounces like this to a lower HR in the past, after several weeks of good training and a rest period (or an injury), so I would say this change relates back to the marathon itself. The low HR suggests that I have recovered to some extent, although Mystery Coach reminded me that even though the *majority* of the muscle fibers may be recovered, it's important to be considerate of the recovery of the *minority* of fibers--the ones that are difficult to recruit in the first place. Too much, too soon for those fibers can undo a lot of hard work.

1:30:00 :: 13.3 miles

Easy run. Interesting HR data today. 129HR average for the entire run, 144 maxHR, and 6:46 pace average overall. Far and away the lowest HR at that pace in a long time, if not ever. Really nice weather this morning. Not much wind, 50F, and misting. Probably the nicest day so far this spring. Good run.