This was supposed to be a speed workout. It very quickly devolved into a slow run. I started with a 1 mile warm up, which was supposed to be slow. It was actually 1.3 miles. At the end of the warm up I tried to hit a 6:49 pace. I managed to hit a 6:35 pace, but that quickly faded and my average lap time ended up being 7:25. I couldn't seem to make my legs move any faster. The next lap was slower, 7:40, and the next one slower than that, 8:23. After the first lap I decided to adjust the workout to a tempo run pace, around 7:30 per mile. after the second lap I decided I should adjust it again to a steady state pace, around 7:40. After the third lap I just gave up and decided to finish at whatever pace felt comfortable. I think the problem was two fold. First, I didn't go out until this afternoon when it was warmer outside. This typically makes me slower. Second, I've had spaghetti for 2 of my last 3 meals. While I like spaghetti, the meat sauce stays with me for a while. Haunts me might be a better way to describe it. If I'm going to eat spaghetti before I run, it needs to be at least 12 hours before. It was only a 3 hour gap today and I paid for it. Fortunately, I didn't end up vomiting, though I came close once. Hopefully tomorrow will be better. | 