This run felt much better than my run on Friday - first, I had not eaten a big meal of red meat, and second, I was able to wait about 2 hours before I ran. I walked the first 1/4 mile to loosen up, then ran 2.8 miles. The first stretch was not quite a mile. Worked very hard on my form. On the last mile, I ran the first half fairly easy, then picked up the pace again. Splits below:
1st .8 miles - 5:46
2nd mile - 7:22 - was able to keep a good breathing rhythm throughout
3rd mile - 6:22 - ran the first 1/2 at about the same pace as the second mile, then picked up the pace. Towards the end, I could feel my form faltering a bit, and to be honest, the last half mile was probably at my lactate threshold. Nevertheless, it felt good.
Walked the last 1.5 miles home to cool down. My legs feel good and tired. | 