It ain't Chinese algebra!

Now living in Bend, Oregon for last month of the summer.  The increase in elevation should help out the running quite a bit.  We've got a middle school track just under 1 mile from our house, so that's nice for speed days like today.

Started with 1 mile easy then hit the track for 5x1200.  Splits were:

• 3:44
• 3:41
• 3:41
• 3:41
• 3:40

These were much too slow.  I was shooting for 3:30-3:35ish.  I'm guessing it's the climb in nearly 3000 ft in elevation since Saturday.  Finished with 1 mile easy

Spikes 

Good run.  I ran hard, had some hills and was able to maintain pace.  I wanted 5:35, so I was right about where I wanted to be.

Total Time: 27:57

Pace: 5:36

Speedstar 

Bend Highway was the course, straight out from our apartment door.  It was a great run where I felt strong the entire run.  The highway was a good mix of rolling hills the entire way.  I took water at 2.5, 5, 7, 10 (plus powergel), and 12.  I got cramps after the drinks, but my body will adapt.  All my long runs between now and the marathon I want between 6:20 and 6:25, so this was right on.  I'm excited for more training.

Total Time: 1:35:08

Pace: 6:21

Cumulus 8 (orange)