1:03:55, 8.01 mi, 7:58 avg
Started about 8:30 which was much later than originally planned. Air still felt cool but sun was out so it was in between hot and cool (still nice in the shade).
Warmed up with 1.8 miles easy out to water fountain, then did 4 x 400m with 1:15 jogs between, followed by 1 mile where I tried to stay somewhat close to the pace for the 400's (at least wanted to be faster than 6:10), followed by 2 more 400's
First set of 400's: 1:31, 1:27, 1:25, 1:22
1 mile: 6:06
Last set of 400's: 1:31, 1:29
Didn't want to do too much more than this because I'm going to try another 5k on Saturday. Workout was copycat of workout that Cynthia did with Tampa Running except hers had 6x400m to start with and I think I took a longer recovery after the 1 mile. About halfway through the 1 mile portion I felt like I had slowed down to a jog but was more or less holding the pace. When I say it felt like a jog, I mean my perceived pace, not the effort which felt all out.
In any event it was a pretty good run.
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