Top 2 runners are sick. Again. Fevers and hacking coughs... what does that sound like? Coach is more depressed than I've ever seen him... 5x2:00 fartleks for the healthy ones, beginning at 5:30 pace and dropping to sub-5. I needed more so I hit the track for a 3200m tempo, figuring 5:15 pace would be a good goal. The wind was moderate today, so I just tried to relax and breathe easy. I reached 1600m in 5:13 and it felt great. I felt quick and relaxed, although my legs were tight. It was cold today, and I couldn't stay warm enough. Very tight in the legs and chest, but aerobically it felt great. I stayed on the same pace till a lap to go, then opened up for the last quarter in 69. 5:04 final 1600 for 10:17 total time. The 69 was close to all-out, my legs and chest just felt too tight to go faster. I'm very happy to hit the goal pace, though. Added an easy 4 tonight.
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