Today I ran the Young Ward loop via the Landfill and the Paved River Trail. I didn't feel great going out the door, but I am glad I went as I felt better once I got going. My goal today was to run 7 miles at goal MP (6:30ish) and then be strong through the rest of the run. I ran one mile to warmup at 6:56 pace and go to work.
|
Mile
|
Pace
|
Ave HR
|
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2
|
6:30
|
164
|
|
3
|
6:32
|
166
|
|
4
|
6:24
|
168
|
|
5
|
6:28
|
168
|
|
6
|
6:26
|
168
|
|
7
|
6:26
|
167
|
|
8
|
6:25
|
167
|
|
9
|
6:35
|
166
|
|
10
|
6:35
|
165
|
|
11
|
6:43
|
165
|
|
12
|
6:41
|
164
|
|
12.5
|
6:35
|
165
|
After the 7 miles tempo, I decided to ignore the watch and just run at what felt comfortable, while still trying to maintain sub 7. I was pleased when I heard the mile beep and checked the times to see that I wasn't slowing down too much.
I feel really good about the run as it shows to me that I can hold 6:30ish pace for at least 1/2 of the marathon. Two months ago I thought that 6:30 was too fast but not now. If I can keep my HR below 170, I can run for quite a while at that pace. I do hate it when I feel much better during a training run than during a race, but I will live.
Total Time: 1:22:03 (6:33 ave)
Ave HR: 165 Max HR: 170 | 