AM - 15.5 Tempo. Pretty decent tempo this morning; I feel good about today. Had some good convo with The Circle as we warmed. Then we got going and I hanged in there until the Nicholl's Hill, which just kills me. Was at 5:32 there. Tried to close up the gap a bit on the next section, but it basically held. 5:34 at the bridge. On Mosquito I could tell I was gaining on Clyde and I felt pretty decent. 5:34 there as well. Don't know that I have ever held the time through this section, so that was nice. On Riverside, started gaining on Logan and by the dino tracks, I stepped on the base for a barrier cone and totally renched my left ankle. The right was already feeling a bit gimpy this morning, so that was a lot of fun. I had to fight the urge to use this as an excuse and tried to keep pushing. (It is now really hurting a lot, so that make me super happy.) Just before getting on the trail I caught Logan as he had to slow to puke. Hit this section at 5:35 as well. Then on the trail I was in new territory. I hadn't led a workout in years and it felt kind of wierd. I wanted to really push, but wasn't sure; I wanted to slow down, but knew I shouldn't. So, I just tried to keep it even. Ended up at 5:35 at the finish. It was nice to have some energy when I wanted to push and be able to fight the demons a bit. The biggest help was that I didn't run the workout with the team yesterday. I am also working to be at peace with a decision I have made. I think I will be okay with it. (Kinvara green 159.5)
afternoon - 5 school. Another lightning storm, so in the school again. Threw off my planned hills, so we will just go out there on Thursday. I really dislike running around the school. It is hot, boring, hard on the legs, no rythm. I just really don't like it. Quite a storm through the evening though. (Stratus black 1155.45)
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