A clydesdale no more!

Started the morning with a mile warm up then 5 times 2 minutes on and 2 minutes.  The "on" time was a little disappointing.  Averaged 6:05/mile pace which is a bit slow for that short amount of time.  Since it was a light speed session, I went home after the run and changed my clothes then went to Firehouse.  Good total body workout today,  Included a couple of runs which I took super slow. 

8 mile progression run on the LPT with Tara.  Seems to be the standard Tuesday run. Averaged 7:51/mile on the way out and 7:08/mile on the way back with the last mile in 6:50.  My lower right leg was quite painful as we started but it seemed to feel better after a couple of miles. 

One run while at Firehouse.

Ran an easy mile to warm up then ran 4 miles at half marathon pace then an easy mile to cool down.  Ran the first 2 miles at 6:50/mile and they felt good.  Third mile was a struggle for some reason.  As I approached the mile marker, I was screaming in my head to push through and not take a break.  FInished that mile in 6:54 and couldn't resist the urge to take a walking break.  Totally weak minded.  After a few seconds I started back up.  Ran the last mile in 6:41 to make up for the walking break.  I really have no idea what happened during the third mile. 

Got about 10 steps into my planned long run and turned around and went home.  My right tibia was hurting too much.  Decided to not waste the morning and went to the gym.  Probalby not the greatest idea as there was a little more running than usual.  Pain subsided after it warmed up so I probably could have run if I would have toughed it out longer.  Being a little cautious probably wasn't too bad of a decision.