Today was my first speed workout in exactly one month. Yes, March 16th was the last time i ran with any kind of speed. So I was admitedly nervous to go somewhat hard today. My coach gave me a fairly light tempo run workout of 8 miles with the first 6 @5:50 pace and the last 2 @ 5:35. I was secretly concerned I wouldn't be able to do it. But everything went great. Other than a noticeable headwind for the last four miles, the weather was ideal. I felt like I could have run a half marathon at that pace without any trouble. That would make for a pretty pitiful time, but coming off an injury, I am very happy with today's workout.
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Assigned
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Actual
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Mile 1
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5:50
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5:32
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Mile 2
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5:50
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5:43
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Mile 3
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5:50
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5:35
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Mile 4
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5:50
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5:35
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Mile 5
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5:50
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5:35
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Mile 6
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5:50
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5:34
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Mile 7
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5:35
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5:34
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Mile 8
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5:35
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5:29
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