Ran two tempo runs today, each 2.8 miles long (I would have run a bit longer for them, but the snow from last night restricted me from doing so). I was also forced to run a bit further than the usual 2.75 mile tempo due to the mud on the usual dirt trail I run on. I ran the uphill section in 15:17, two seconds faster than my pr time when I was only running 2.75 miles, and I had to fight through slush leaving my shoes filled with water. It was like running with bricks on my feet. I ran a mile in between this run and the second tempo run, and did so in about 7:00. On the second tempo run, I decided to really crank down a good time and ran the 2.8 mile in 13:49, averaging out to a 4:56 mile pace. It was sort of funny because I really didn't care how wet or cold my legs got, so I ran straight through slush and snow with disregard. I think that these obstacles slowed my time down a bit, though. I am definitely pleased with the run, though. I really want to try running a 5k now, mainly because I am curious as to what time I could run it in. I think that around Thanksgiving time-frame I will enter a race and check out where I stand. | 