I've given up on finding a track for sunday speedwork. I figured I wont be running on spongy ground for the race so get over it. I ran on Rosewick road. I am not running with water so I can simulate the race. I plan on using the water stops (every 2 miles) at the race. I ran 1 mile out warm-up (10:40) then ran back at a fast pace. I didn't look at my watch, just pushed but tried to find a comfortable form and breathing. I was surprised to see my pace was 8:42 for mile 2. Happy! Stopped for water then decided I wasn't going to stop my watch anymore because the race clock doesn't stop for me. If I want to make my goal I have to plan for it.
I ran easy for the next 1/2 mile then tried to find out what my tempo pace felt like. I did the next 1.5 miles at 9:41 (good for me lately). Stopped for water again without stopping watch and ran last mile easy 11:55 (not good).
I can see I need to speed up my water stops and work on keeping my tempo run around 9:30 to make up for the stops. 9:30 for 13.1 seems a little daunting right now. Gonna give it my best.
QP ... Wanna do some planks?
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