Started with 2 easy miles in 16:16 (8:08/mi avg pace), then started 7 mile Steady State run. SS run time was 47:59 (6:51/mi avg pace) with splits of 7:00, 6:52, 6:54, 6:52, 6:48, 6:45, 6:44. Aiming for 6:55/mi avg pace, but had some obvious problems towards the end with pace control (felt like I was struggling to keep up w/ 6:55, when in fact I was faster). Pacing more difficult than normal since I'm away from home and the area is very flat (I'm used to the rolling hills). Leg muscles felt a bit sore today, and by the end of the SS run, my left abductor was pretty sore. Finished up with 2 easy miles in 15:44 (7:52/mi avg pace). |