I took advantage of Teren being home to do a threshold run at Liberty Park. The park was busy this morning. There was a 5k run/walk going on, so I did a lot of people dodging. I warmed up 3 miles. Rob Murphy was doing a long run on the loop, so I ran a lap with him. I ran a 5 mile tempo run. My goal pace was 6:20 per mile. I need to work on my pacing. I ran 6:01, 6:02, 6:13,6:18,and 6:07. Total time: 30:42. I went out a bit too fast. I will try to stay more consistent next time. I never quite seemed to find my rhythm. Still, 6:08 overall average makes me happy. Now if I can only do that for 21 more miles . . . I cooled down with Bill and a few of the East High kids who ran the race. Then, as an added bonus, I went home with a loaf of bread, a package of bagels, and donuts. There was a bread company giving away their goods at the race. It was a nice bonus for my morning run! |