AM: (11 miles, 1:35:08). 28:51 wu +strides/25:23 cd. My "workout" today was to run 5 x 5` @ steady state pace (7:24-7:36/mile) w/3` recovery. I have been feeling so strange this week, that I really wanted to do this on the track to see if I have been running harder than I thought lately (and that is why my legs feel sluggish) - I figured if I struggled with this workout then that would mean something else entirely. But mainly, I just wanted to make sure I did not run too hard today. I modified the workout slightly into 5 x 1200 @ SS pace w/600 recovery (target for 1200 was 5:33-5:39). It had been so long since I had run at this pace I knew it would be a little difficult to find ... 5:19 (3:25) 5:23 (3:22) 5:39 (3:23) 5:28 (3:26) 5:23. A little on the fast side, but I was relaxed and finally I just went with the effort-based workout and did not worry about splits. Felt good to be running a little hard again. It is going to take a while to remember what 1/2 marathon training pace feels like ... better get used to it before the long tempo runs begin! PM: (easy 4). I just can't get these done before 8PM ... every single T/Th I try to get out before it is dark, but I always get stuck at work ... I have meetings all day today, so I am positive I won't be leaving my office before 8 tonight ... luckily, there are a few people still out in the park at this time of the night -- and it is not as busy as it can be at 6PM. I hope everyone is feeling good today, and I hope you got some sunshine where you are!! Spring is almost here!
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