I went from running in 80 degree weather yesterday morning, to 50 degree weather today. The cool weather felt nice, but it definitely took longer to get warmed up. I also ran really early this morning, because we have to go close on our house. I ran a six mile tempo at Liberty Park. I warmed up 2 miles, but probably could have used another mile to get really warm. I think my first mile extended my warm up a bit. I started a lot more slowly than the last time I ran a tempo at Liberty Park. Splits: 6:13.5, 6:04.3, 6:06.7, 6:09.4, 6:02.7, 5:59.3 Total time: 36:35. I'm happy that I could finish strongly. I think it shows that my endurance is improving. About a 6:06 average pace. I like when I have workouts that help me believe that I might just actually run a strong marathon; that the training is starting to work. I know not every tempo run will feel as good as today, but I've got to be really happy when it does! 2 mile cool down. Time to go buy a house! |