Scheduled workout: 5 miles at HM pace. I knew I probably wouldn't do the whole thing without a break, because I cant usually run HM pace for more than about 3-4 miles at a time (Jake said the same thing.... is that the case for most people? If so, why do training plans have these 5-7 mile HM tempos? Are they supposed to be run at current HM pace or goal HM pace?) Anyway, I carbed up last night, which helped, but knew not to expect too much because I can never run that fast in the morning. Weather was about 1000% humidity and raining the entire time, but not to warm, which was nice. Wind was mild. Aimed for under a 7avg pace (last HM was 7:04 avg pace) and managed a 6:56 pace overall, with a 2 min walk break after 3.5 miles (tummy troubles as well as just not being able to push through). Splits: 7:05, 6:57, 6:55, 6:57; 6:49. Ran the last 0.25 (400m) at about 5K pace as punishment for stopping ;) Overall, not awesome but not bad. I think I am on track for a 1:30:xx HM.
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