Today I planned a MP run. The goal was to run 6 miles easy, 10 miles at MP then a 2 mile warm down. I wanted to run the MP miles between 7:20 and 7:30 but closer to 7:20. It turned out to not be the best day for the MP run weather wise. It was 75 with 90% humidity and windy. Anyway started off the easy 6 miles I felt ok and just got loosened up and the legs ready to go. I didn't feel real good but everything was ok going into the MP miles. I started off the MP miles and tried to settle into a pace that felt comfortable but hard. Already on the first MP mile I was not feeling very good. The legs just felt heavy and no energy. I came through the first mile a little slow so picked it up to get on pace. Still feeling rough the second mile but was faster. I really wanted to bag the run and just go long and easy but I really need these type of workouts. I decided that this would be a good mental exercise to try to stay on pace when I didn't feel my best. Plus it was a good simulation for feeling rough late in a marathon and still pushing yourself. I continued on and stayed pretty close to the desired pace. I never really felt better but didn't feel much worse. Only the last MP mile was a little rough. Overall, not what I was looking for but given the weather and not feeling the best I think it turned out ok. At least I didn't give up and kept pushing. Here are the splits: 1st - 7:30 2nd - 6:59 3rd - 7:23 4th - 7:37 5th - 7:23 6th - 7:25 7th - 7:25 8th - 7:30 9th - 7:28 10th - 7:39 Hopefully with better weather and a taper I will be able to get on pace. 2:21:34 | 