Very windy today, over 20 mph. Still wanted to get one more mile repeat workout in before the race. Started with a mile warm up, but actually ran just under 7 minute pace for it. I did a couple strides and then started the first mile, I went out too hard, like about 5:00 pace. I tried to slow down to 5:40 pace, and I think I did because I ran 5:30 for the full mile. So if my first quarter was like 75 and the next three were 85s, that's 5:30. I need to really chill the first quarter mile of the race next week, going out like I did for today would probably kill my 5k. Then I did half a mile recovery and low 7 minute pace and did another mile in 5:38 I think. It felt tough. Too be fair I'm at almost 6000 feet elevation and today was very windy. I think next week at sea level I can definitely run under 18 minutes, and sub 17:30 is a possibility. |