AM: Long, structured run with Drew and Christina (for about 10 miles) in St. Pete.
Mile warm up, then 14 consecutive within a range of 6:46-6:55, followed by what was supposed to be 6 miles at 5:55 pace, but I couldn't hold. I made it through the first 3 miles and called it quits. Last 3 miles: 7:26, 6:58, 7:08. Followed with an (eventual) cool down mile after waiting/finding Drew for about 10 minutes- need to work on my direction skills!
I was initially disappointed in not finishing well, but I will get there, and appreciated the workout and challenge, even if I didn't get it done. Fun stuff and excited for the fitness that will come from this.
Joe was the most helpful today, even for the most brief moment that I saw him- he saw me loping around during the 7:26 mile and I said "hey!" and went to high five him, but he just told me to "go get up there", which in retrospect is something I needed and need moving forward. Failure happens, but being comfortable with it should not.
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