Medium long run today, getting back into some significant mileage Sunday runs. I'm still working on trying to maintain an even pace on even terrain. Average for the run was 8:06 per mile with a couple walking breaks for hydration because I didn't have my camelback. I don't know if anybody else uses them, but I find mine invaluable. I can rehydrate without slowing.
I found that when I looked at the Garmin sometimes I was faster than I thought and sometimes slower. Perhaps it's a quirk with the watch rather than an actual change in my pace. In any case, the overall average was a bit faster than I expected, but the pacing felt pretty comfortable, so I went with it. I guess that's the benefit of the cut-back in mileage last week.
I did an icebath for the legs after the run because the distance was longer than I've done in a while and it was pretty hot out. I highly recommend it. Takes some willpower to get in at first, but about 20 minutes with a mixture of cold tapwater and some ice cubes feels great afterwards. You feel like running another 12. |