Met Tyler and Travis in Salem. Warmed up 3.46 at 8:16 pace. 10F so really too cold for a tempo, but I was grateful the guys were willing to do this one with me. Started at the five mile square corner, so started with a bit of downhill. Was hoping for 6:26 first mile and to drop from there. Didn't really know what to expect. Miles were 6:16 (easy to get in the groove with a downhill at the start, 43 ft drop), 6:13 (feeling good, flat), 6:09 (felt ok first half, just hung on for second half, another flat mile). Tyler led the group, Travis and I generally kept up. Was nice to run in a group for this. 6:13 ave pace with negative splits, I am very happy. I prayed for a decent run this morning, I don't think I could have emotionally handled three bad hard workouts in a row, but I wouldn't have asked for it to go that well. I am grateful. My breathing was the limiting factor. Have some mucus in the way, just try to keep breathing at a decent rhythm. 3.42 cool down. Will have massage today, and core this evening.
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