AM: (13 miles, 1:52:13). 5 x 1 mile @ 10K pace (~7:00 min pace) w/800 recovery + 31:13 wu ~30 cd (my watch did not start for my run home from the track). splits: 6:53 (3:02), 7:01 (4:03), 7:06 (4:30), 7:00 (4:09), 7:00. It was windy, and I ran the first mile too fast. I don't know what happened at mile 3, my watch was messed up - the split time was showing as the big number and my lap times were small ... and, since I started on the mile line I couldn't see my 100m/200m splits for the first lap, it kind of threw me off. I did not take 800 recovery, instead I just ran up and down the track - mainly because of the wind, but also because there were two really fast guys on the track (one was cheering for his friend - he is one of the fastest guys in town - he came in 9th in the USA 10 mile championships a few months ago, he is a 13:xx min 5K guy -- really fast). I always get a little intimidated when there are fast people on the track when I am working out. Anyway - I did not exactly bomb the workout but I was a little disappointed with my 3rd mile. I am happy I was able to rally for the last two though and will count this as a mediocre workout, not the best, but certainly not the worst ... not a bad way to end the year. It was a very long uphill run home.
PM: (4 miles easier than easy). Happy New Year bloggers!! | 