Ran two more tempo runs today (the usual routes). I ran the first tempo (uphill portion) in a new best time of 14:59 for 2.75 miles, and ran the second tempo in 18:06 (for 3.5 miles). In both tempo runs I beat my previous best. I beat my time on the first run by 18 seconds, and beat my time on the second tempo run by 37 seconds. I really didn't feel like I ran any faster that the previous times, but somehow I managed to really turn down the throttle today. After seeing these types of improvements in my times, I know that my main problem with the 5k and 10k was my ability to hold a specific tempo for an extended period of time. Hopefully my consistent work to correct this will help out my times! | 