Woke up to great running weather - mid 60's with a slight breeze. Started with 3 easy miles to warm up then ran 4 miles at tempo pace. First mile felt alright but not great (6:26). Second mile felt better and came in at 6:24. Really had to start working on the third (6:23). Started to have thoughts of quitting after 3 but kept at it. First 1/3 of the last mile was slow (6:31/mile pace) and I let self doubt creep in. Picked up the pace to get my legs to wake up and finished the mile in 6:24). Cooled down with 2 easy miles while being treated to a pretty cool lightning show.
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