74F. Definitely felt cooler out there. I had no excuse not to do some 800s as this was one of the coolest mornings we've had in months. So, 6 x 800 with 400m active recoveries.
First, I did 8.12 miles easy, 8:06 AP. Then rolled right in to the 800s.
3:12, 3:02, 3:01, 2:58, 3:00, 2:53. Average was 3:01 (6:04 pace). Too bad about the first one messing up the average. I don't look at my watch at all during intervals until each one is complete, so I porked the first one. The recovery 400s ranged from 2:02-2:19. Afterward, cooled down 2 miles and change to get home. 7:49/mile for the run as a whole.
Pretty successful morning, now I get a day off to soak up the workout after another 70-mile week. 1 more week until my marathon training plan begins... |