A little ragged today, but I feel like I adjusted well. The plan was 2x3 miles, but I switched it to 3 x 2 miles. Warm temps, not too humid. Ran on rolling hills and it seems like the hills take more out of me or slow the pace more than I would expect. First two-mile interval was 13:38 with even pacing. Second interval was the most challenging. I had to slow and even stop at an intersection, so the first mile was slow at 7:07, but I came back with a 6:40 for a good overall split of 13:47. Third interval was the best, but also a slight down hill I think for 1.75 miles. Split for the third interval was 13:25 with a nice finish of 6:35.
My upcoming 10K has a monster hill for mile three (yes, all of mile three apparently), so it will be a tactical, mental and physical challenge. I'm hoping to get halfway in 20:30 and finish under 42. I need to pace myself on the hill without losing too much time. I don't suppose anybody on here is in Western Mass and going to run the Bridge of Flowers race?! |