10:06/9:51/8:39/8:32/8:46/9:39
Ran the first 2.5 easy. Ran into Jeff and Sasha around the lake about 2.5, turned around to run a 1 + with them before they started an interval. Nice to have a good reason to run faster than I would alone. Sasha likes to point out, in an encouraging way, when we're running an 8 m/m pace. I know I can run a few miles that way. I've run a few 7:45' in races and attempting tempo runs. I just don't LIKE to. It's hard. Just being ouside for an hour or more every day is my victory. I know, it's sad to enjoy something I'm not even that good at. So, everyone's doing Utah Valley next week. Sasha and Jeff (or maybe just Jeff) are going to try to "slow" their first miles to 5:50's to see if it saves them energy to do 4:50s (?) for the last 6. They talked to me of fat vs. carb burning paces, and why not just run fast at the earlier part of the race if you're just going to burn the same....Me and my 10 minute mile just couldn't agree more!! My goals for UVM are lofty. ...I just don't want to fall down and break my hip. I know, I know, aim for the stars! | 