Cruised through a 10k general aerobic run today over rolling hills. Just let the contours take me along for the ride. Turns out my natural pace seems to be about 7:50 per mile for these types of runs. I have to force myself to slow down for longer runs or recovery runs. From what I've read, I may even be going to fast for aerobic mileage. Macmillan's pace calculator suggests a slower pacing, but it's hard to determine what type of workout he has in mind for each pace when it's not speed or a true "long run."
In any case, my legs feel fresh and ready for a longer distance tomorrow. |