A clydesdale no more!

Started with a few easy miles then ran 4 X 1/2 mile @ 5K pace with 1/4 mile jog in between.  Taking baby steps into speed work.  Splits were 3:02, 2:58, 2:59 and 3:02.  Felt pretty good during the faster paced portions of the run.  The last one was harder but it inlcluded two 180 degree turns to avoid a stop light so it was a little faster than 3:02. 

Another uneventful MLR.  Why are these putting me in such bad moods?

Nice and easy recovery run.  Legs felt pretty tired so it was nice to have an easy run.  Another windy day.  Really hoping that all of this running in the wind isn't just a way to prepare us for a windy Boston.

The roads were a little icy this morning.  There was not a lot of snow but what did come down was frozen solid on the ground.  After 3 easy miles, I decided to run a few faster pace miles.  Ran 3 miles at 6:45-6:50 minutes/mile.  I ran an easy mile and then ran 2 more at the same pace.  Probably could be considered "junk miles" but felt good to move the legs at a little quicker pace. 

A little chilly to start but temps felt alight as the run progressed.  I felt very good from start to finish.  Legs never felt tired and breathing was never an issue.  Averaged 7:45 for the run.  It is interesting to me that I am running well on the long runs but am really struggling with the faster paced runs.  Maybe that is an indication that I am getting to a point in life where I should transition to ultra marathons.  Probably too much of a time commitment.