Got a late start which is typical when I am not running with a
group. I saw Rob as I passed Highland on my way to the track at around
11. He figured I was just finishing up my run but little does he know
that my late starts actually have a better training effect because it's
hotter outside, plus I don't have to run as far to get a tan. Jogged
a couple of laps then started my 5k. I know my first split was around
5:05 and I finished in 16:19. This means I slowed a lot in miles 2 and
3. Not a great run but it still served it's purpose of shocking the system at an uncomfortable pace. Last year I ran a 16:45 5k the week before Ogden and my last track 5k was 16:33 so at least this an improvement over those. Now the big question is, should I run the first 5k at Ogden at a faster pace? Last year my first 5k was 16:33 which was plenty fast so I think the answer is NO. Ogden should be negative split and a super fast first 5k wouldn't help me do that. Cooled down on the track for a mile then wandered around Sugar House. Afternoon ran around the block to see if that will help my legs feel better tomorrow. It's just a test.
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