Was excited to do another speed test today. I wasn't sure what to expect since I missed my run Saturday and ran a little longer than usual the past two days without sprints on Monday. I had to go earlier than usual because I had to get Lizzie to her soccer coach's house by 6:30. That meant I had to get out before 5:30. I don't know why, but I was slower on miles 1 and 3, while slightly faster on mile 2. There are many variables to consider. The time difference may have factored in. There were less people out at that time so there weren't as many opportunities to chase--though I did have someone fairly fast to chase for most of mile 2 which is probably why I improved there. Getting up earlier meant less rest and that probably contributed. Maybe my last two days were more than I was used to doing. It could be my lower back was sore from some heavy lifting in a service project on Saturday. My legs were a bit sore as well--maybe from the 50 mile bike ride on Friday. I think the biggest problem was not getting my long run in on Saturday. | Date | Mile 1 | Mile 2 | Mile 3 | Total | | 8/15/12 | 9:32 | 9:36 | 8:24 | 27:32 | | 8/1/12 | 9:16 | 9:42 | 7:58 | 26:56 | | 7/18/12 | 9:20 | 8:56 * | 8:46 * | 27:02 * |
* Different course with less uphill
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