2 mile warm-up. Stopped and stretched for a bit. 4 mile tempo at marathon pace (between 6:40-6:50). Splits: 6:27, 6:30, 6:30, 6:29. The entire route is pretty much flat and I knew I needed to hit the first mile or else I would get disappointed. My splits were more like half marathon pace for me. The first two were a bit uncomfortable, but then I started feeling good. I have a hard time motivating myself to do tempo work in the early mornings, but I think if I could have slowed myself down to marathon pace that I could have done a longer tempo. Good workout for me today though. Cooled down with 3.15 miles to get back home. I was almost cold during the cool down. Great weather this morning.
Bruise on top of left knee is a bit bothersome. I nailed it against an end table a week ago Monday. PM 5.85 in 46:52. 8:01 avg pace. From jr. high out towards Willow Park. Nice and easy.
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