I wanted to do a tempo run at MP or whatever I was able to maintain for the 16.1k distance. I decided to do an out and back on a roller course under the sun at 11am to see what kind of mental resilience I still have under tough conditions. I went out at a controlled pace (4:40-4:50/km) that felt hard with many doubts whether I could keep it for the whole distance. On the way back the head wind was pleasant for the cooling effect it had, but it was harder to push the pace. I think because I started fighting the wind that my pace went below 4:30/km and in this way I kept 4:22/km for the last 8.05km. Overall it was a solid effort and I finished at 4:30/km AP (1:11:52 total time). I walked for another mile after finishing, to cool down and let my legs recover a little bit.
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