Talked with Ashtin again this morning so was out later than normal. It was hot (82) and humid. Planned a tempo today but went to the track so I could have easier access to fluids. Plan was for a 4 mile tempo at 6:40 pace. Warmed up and then started the tempo. Felt pretty good getting going. It always seems like the first mile is tough. Second mile I felt smooth and controlled but was wondering if I would be able to hold the pace because the heat was getting to me. Third mile I really started feeling it and the last 1/2 of this mile I was starting to push hard. I stopped after this because I felt like it would almost be like race pace to finish the last mile. The heat was really getting to me and not really the best conditions for a tempo. Just don't seem to be able to do well in the heat. I was happy with the workout. I hit the pace I was looking for and will give me something to build on. I hope next week I can repeat in better conditions. Here are the splits: 6:41, 6:36. 6:38 PM: Still really hot outside so got in a few extra miles on the TM. First double I have ran in awhile. Since it is so hot outside thought I would break up my runs into two shorter ones so I won't have to be out so long. 40:08 (8:02 avg)
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