The above is an exaggeration, but today, I decided that I wanted to run faster because I know I've trained at faster paces before (though that was about 3 years and 20 lbs ago), but still running at a pace I usually reserved for walking ain't cool.  So, I did my 2.5 miles today in 33:43 giving me a 13:29 average pace.  And, it was a bit hard, but not too hard, so I think that's something I'd stick with for a bit, but optimally, I'd like to train at a 12:00 min/mile pace.  I'll still do my long runs in the 13s though.

Tomorrow is an optional day.  I'm thinking about doing a slow pace and working on my form.  I read this cool article about improving ones form and one of the suggestions was to push your leg back when it's about to hit the ground (I can't explain too well) because most uneconomical runners will have their foot land out in front of them and apparently that's not the way to go and I have to say that for the few minutes I tried it, I did notice a difference, like I wasn't landing so hard.  So, maybe I'll do a mile or so and work on form.  :)