Plan called for a 9 mile run with 4 miles at lactate threshold. Not having a rest day between my long run and this run had me concerned that I would not be able to do it. Figured that I would start with 3 warm up miles and start the tempo run and if it didn't feel right, I would turn it into a recovery run. My legs were very tired during the warm up. Started the tempo run and, while I could feel the fatigue in my legs, I felt that I could maintain the pace. My target pace was anything under 6:30/mile. Splits were: 6:25, 6:25, 6:24, 6:23. The pace felt great and was well in control. I am very happy with this run.
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