AM - 2 easy miles with Sparky, average pace of 8:20/mile. Felt good, no soreness, just slept in a little bit because I was still pretty tired when I woke up at 5:00 to go for my run. Tried to work on pulling in my stomach, which seems to help with my form and how easy it feels to run faster. I really need to work on my abs - I keep meaning to, but forget to do it.
PM - 5 miles in the evening after the boys were in bed and asleep. Still in the mid-80's outside, but it felt very pleasant. Warmed up the first mile, 7:44, then started on a 4-mile tempo run at MP. First two miles were right on target - average pace of 6:52/mile. Then I found a good rhythm for the second two miles and took off. Second two miles of the tempo were at an average pace of 6:26/mile - definitely 1/2 MP. But they felt good. Legs did not feel tired at all, more effort cardiovascular-wise. On the last mile, I could tell my breathing was a bit labored, but not real bad - I probably could have kept up that pace for a 1/2 marathon, but definitely not a full marathon (at least not yet, anyways). |