Ran a total of 7 miles today. I ran a 1 mile speed workout (1X800 in 2:21 and 2X400 in 69,72), but felt sluggish. I felt as if I were a robot with constricted movements and my legs were machine-gunned. I think that this has something to do with some fast paced running yesterday. When I was finishing up my easy miles, I saw a runner behind me and slowed to talk to him. When I said "hey" he didn't respond and picked up the pace, trying to drop me. That was it, he needed to see who was in charge. Although I felt a bit tired, I put the pedal to the metal. He kept up with me for a good 500/600 meters, until he slowly faded and eased back into slower pace. I kept the pace going for about 3/4 of a mile and, knowing that he was done, eased back into slower pace to finish out the run. I will begin to lighten the worouts to taper for a 10k on Sunday of this week. | 