I plan to go a little longer and easier tomorrow so I decided to go a little shorter and quicker today. I ran down to Orem Center street and back trying to maintain a steady marathon pace effort. I averaged 7:52/mi for 5.45 miles. Mile splits were 8:16, 7:54, 7:53, 7:55, 7:35, 0.45 mi in 3:22 (7:28/mi). The first mile included warm up. The last mile finally had some slight downhill and tailwind at the same time. I feel pretty good about the run, like I'm finally beginning to get back on track. Also, I went ahead and registered for the Utah Valley Marathon on April 12. I don't have much time to get ready for it. I'll be lucky to work up to one 20 miler before then. I'm looking forward to it anyway.
|