AM: 67F, 84%, SSW 12 mph. Today was 5 x 800 @ 3k pace, 2 min rest. It's always a question mark for me when deciding how fast to start out. Here's what I considered:
2:43 - McMillan 3k pace (based on HM time). No way I'm there.
2:46 - the fastest I've ever done this workout - it was cooler, less windy, and I was in peak shape. Nah.
2:52 - 5k pace - this would be too slow; 5k is a different workout.
I decided to aim between the last two and it was the correct target for today. I averaged 2:48.6: (2:48.4, 2:48.2, 2:48.1, 2:49.0, 2:49.5). So maybe after 4+ years, I'm finally starting to understand all the considerations that go into a properly paced interval workout. That will be the key this summer. Normally I have a really high percentage of Workout Fails the hotter it gets. Today was relatively cool, so in future workouts I just gotta remember to add it all up like I did today and it should come out right.
PM: 4 on the TM, included 6 x 45s hill sprints (4-5% @ 10 mph). About 3/4 mile in total.
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