I hate this slow mile/fast mile thing. I can't remember how to change my setup and I'm too lazy to sit and figure it out.
I needed a run like today. I don't know my exact pace, but it took me around 57 minutes to do my 6.4 miles (about 8:45 pace). What motivated me today was that I saw Tiffany running when I first started out, and I decided that I wanted to run faster. I passed her and thought about slowing down once I figured she wasn't running the same route, but decided that I could run faster for my whole run. I wasn't huffing and puffing, but it was challenging. Luckily the weather was perfect for a run--it's going to rain soon! Another midwest storm!
I think taking another day off was helpful also. I didn't feel so beat down today. |