9 mile 'warm-up' around the golf course and Albertsons/St. Mary's. My legs felt fresh but I was only able to manage 7:30's through this point. I then began a 6 mile tempo by running around Albertsons, west on Barnett to the pathway, south to Phoenix and then north past Home Depot on North Phoenix Highway. My goal was to just be under 6:00/mile on each one and after 6 miles I felt good enough to extend it to 7. Again I felt alright and pushed it one more mile for 8 miles total. Splits: - 5:50
- 5:56
- 5:44
- 5:49
- 5:48
- 5:51
- 5:45
- 5:39
I was pleased with an average pace of 5:48 and most pleased with the last mile as it included a steep uphill behind Home Depot. I jogged the final 3 miles home and then was told to take the dog for an additional mile. That final one was rough--I was tired, thirsty, tight, and hungry. Now my morning is free on Saturday to drive to the coast for some fish and chips, clam chowder and whale watching. C'mon good weather!! White (446)
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